permissible
[ per-mis-uh-buhl ]
/ pərˈmɪs ə bəl /
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adjective
that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
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Origin of permissible
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word permissibilis.See permission, -ible
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British Dictionary definitions for permissible
permissible
/ (pəˈmɪsəbəl) /
adjective
permitted; allowable
Derived forms of permissible
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