impermissible

adjective

im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibility noun
impermissibly adverb

Examples of impermissible in a Sentence

Such behavior is impermissible under the new guidelines. an impermissible breach of etiquette
Recent Examples on the Web The club also was docked their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby. Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 No formula has been devised to draw the line between permissible and impermissible extraterritorial applications of U.S. antitrust or other regulatory laws. Richard A. Posner, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2015 This case is separate from the investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing allegations during Michigan’s 2023 championship season, for which the Big Ten Conference suspended Harbaugh for three games. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024 Harbaugh’s violations included impermissible in-person contacts with student-athletes during the Covid-19 recruiting dead period, according to a NCAA infractions report, which was also released Wednesday. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for impermissible 

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Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impermissible was in 1829

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Cite this Entry

“Impermissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermissible. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibility noun
impermissibly adverb

Legal Definition

impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibly adverb
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