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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
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Ahead of that meeting, Kugler sought permission to conduct financial transactions to address what the Fed official described as impermissible financial holdings. Amara Omeokwe, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025 Shortly before the July meeting, Kugler requested a waiver of the Ethics disclosure filing deadline to address the issue of impermissible holdings within her investment portfolio, according to Fed officials who spoke with CNBC. Dan Mangan,jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025 But that case was different than what Kiffin was alluding to with Oklahoma, as the Wolverines were caught using impermissible in-person scouting to find the hand signals via former staffer Connor Stalions. Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 However, fashionistas won’t see NASA branding on swimwear and undergarments because those categories are deemed inappropriate or impermissible given NASA’s role as a government agency. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impermissible

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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“Impermissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermissible. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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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