permissive
[ per-mis-iv ]
/ pərˈmɪs ɪv /
adjective
habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
granting or denoting permission: a permissive nod.
Genetics. (of a cell) permitting replication of a strand of DNA that could be lethal, as a viral segment or mutant gene.
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Example sentences from the Web for permissive
“We live in a moment where people feel a certain degree of permissiveness—a willingness to be playful with identity,” he said.
The "permissiveness" or indifference of the ruler of the universe grows amazingly.
The War and the Churches|Joseph McCabe
British Dictionary definitions for permissive
permissive
/ (pəˈmɪsɪv) /
adjective
tolerant; lenientpermissive parents
indulgent in matters of sexa permissive society
granting permission
archaic not obligatory
Derived forms of permissive
permissively, adverbpermissiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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