PERMISSIBLE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

permissible

adjective

pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl

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 Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has committed to distributing the maximum amount of revenue permissible by last year’s House settlement in order to help the Longhorns attract the best possible athletes. —

David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026 Prosecutors found that Newton acted within Missouri law, where the permissible use of force is allowed while defending others in response to the passenger firing at a vehicle. —

Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026 However, the ethics laws define the minimum of permissible conduct. —

Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 It was based on the polite fiction that the porch appearance is not public, but only a momentary detour from bed to breakfast, where robes and slippers are permissible. —

Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permissible

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Adjective

With allowable errors in the helicopter’s altimeters and other equipment, as well as Army rules expecting aviators to hold their altitude within 100 feet, the aircraft can end up being much closer.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Newport Beach resident Steven Vickers filed the referendum petition challenging the General Plan amendment that increased the allowable development limit.

— Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026