permissiveness

[ per-mis-iv-nis ]

/ pərˈmɪs ɪv nɪs /

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noun

the quality or condition of being accepting or tolerant of something, such as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove of or forbid:Polls show an uptick in both social permissiveness and skepticism of government intervention.Essays must adhere to the rules, principles, and formatting required for formal writing and should be free of the grammatical permissiveness that can be used in informal writing.

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Origin of permissiveness

permissive + -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM permissiveness

non·per·mis·sive·ness, noun

Words nearby permissiveness

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How to use permissiveness in a sentence

The report detailed systematic leadership failures that produced a permissive environment for sexual harassment and assault at the sprawling Texas army post.
The Army can’t repeat the mistakes of the 1990s if it wants to end sexual assault|David Fitzgerald|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
Campbell’s permissive approach to short-term rentals will harm San Diego’s working residents.
Montgomery Steppe Has Demonstrated the Power of Coalition-Building|Kip Eischen|December 3, 2020|Voice of San Diego
One agency executive said they expect YouTube will limit the new channels’ inventory to its most permissive brand-safety tier.
‘I don’t know if it’s ever going to die’: Advertisers grapple with the GRP’s grip on the TV and streaming ad market|Tim Peterson|November 25, 2020|Digiday
The permissive environment also helped create favourable conditions for the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
George Floyd Protests Show How The US Has Retreated From Its Position As A World Leader|LGBTQ-Editor|June 9, 2020|No Straight News

“We live in a moment where people feel a certain degree of permissiveness—a willingness to be playful with identity,” he said.
Why It’s Time to End Blackface, Finally|Soraya Roberts|October 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She smiled with large permissiveness on the young aspirant, who appeared not to understand her.
The Tragic Muse|Henry James
The "permissiveness" or indifference of the ruler of the universe grows amazingly.
The War and the Churches|Joseph McCabe