as in allowable
that may be permitted
deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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Recent Examples of permissible
While earlier Supreme Court cases had addressed discrimination in higher education, the Brown court was clear that the students’ youth did not make any discrimination any more permissible.
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Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The court said the state cannot establish that the application of its law to Chiles falls within permissible content regulation.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The court said the state cannot establish that the application of its law to Chiles falls within permissible content regulation.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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For 2026, you are allowed to withdraw up to $20,000 for allowable educational expenses.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, has donated the maximum allowable amount to Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, offering a high-profile boost to a nontraditional candidate in the race to lead Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It cannot be targeted solely at civilian populations, but harm to civilians is acceptable.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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However, a lot of the other content Cassie created would very much be acceptable, including any adult role play without reference to minors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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