permissible

per·mis·si·ble

adj \pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl\

Definition of PERMISSIBLE

: that may be permitted : allowable

— per·mis·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌmi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— per·mis·si·ble·ness \-ˈmi-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— per·mis·si·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PERMISSIBLE

1. <deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military>

Origin of PERMISSIBLE

Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PERMISSIBLE

Synonyms: admissible, allowable

Antonyms: banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, inadmissible, interdicted, prohibited, proscribed, verboten

Related Words: acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable; accredited, allowed, authorized, certified, endorsed (also indorsed), licensed, OK (or okay), permitted, sanctioned, warranted; lawful, legal, licit; mandatory, ordered, required

Near Antonyms: intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable; objectionable; denied, disallowed, refused, rejected, vetoed; repressed, suppressed; outlawed

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Rhymes with PERMISSIBLE

municipal