Definition of 'permissible'
adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something is permissible, it is considered to be acceptable because it does not break any laws or rules.
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permissible in American English
adjective
that can be permitted; allowable
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Derived forms
permissibility (perˌmissiˈbility)
noun
permissibly (perˈmissibly)
adverb
Word origin
ME < MFr < ML permissibilis < L permissus, pp. of permittereWord Frequency
permissible in American English
(pərˈmɪsəbəl)
adjective
SYNONYMS allowed, sanctioned, lawful, legal, tolerated.that can be permitted; allowable
a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances
Such behavior is not permissible!
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Derived forms
permissibility or permissibleness noun
permissibly
adverb
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permissible
British English: permissible
ADJECTIVE /pəˈmɪsəbl/
If something is permissible, it is considered to be acceptable because it does not break any laws or rules.
Certain practices are permissible under the Constitution.
- American English: permissible /pərˈmɪsəbəl/
- Brazilian Portuguese: lícito
- Chinese: 可允许的
- European Spanish: permisible
- French: permis
- German: zulässig
- Italian: ammissibile
- Japanese: 許される
- Korean: 허용되는
- European Portuguese: lícito
- Latin American Spanish: permisible
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