PERMISSIBLE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

permissible

adjective

pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl

Definition of permissible

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 The film suggests the number is elastic, from several to a dozen to as high as 500 people who were deemed permissible collateral damage, according to Israeli military personnel interviewed in the doc. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 Trinity Lutheran ushered in a new era of its First Amendment jurisprudence by expanding the boundaries of permissible aid. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Moore claims she was deprived of a fair hearing and that the arbitrator exceeded permissible authority and disregarded the law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In one place, a behavior is permissible or even encouraged, while in another, that same behavior is unacceptable and has negative consequences. — Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permissible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible

Adjective

If a critical variable exceeds an allowable limit, the safety function overrides the control system regardless of why the controller made its decision.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Chicago also needs to revisit rules surrounding minimum lot area, allowable density, parking minimums and building design.

— Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of allowable

Adjective

If an agent recommends three accounts for a sales rep to review, a lower confidence threshold is acceptable because human oversight remains intact.

— Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Instead, this memo claims, sending people to live in institutions—away from their families, friends, and beds—is an acceptable option.

— Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026