per·mis·si·bil·i·ty
pə(r)ˌmisəˈbilətē 
-lətē,
-i
plural -es
: the quality or state of being permissible
a greater emotional permissibility, a greater readiness to welcome tears or laughter—
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Adjective
deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Their stated reasoning did not hinge on party interests, and federal courts have said partisan gerrymandering is constitutionally permissible.
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Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Dam attacks are legally permissible under customary IHL but demand rigorous proportionality analysis given the potential for catastrophic downstream civilian harm.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.
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Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Adjective
Carter’s attorneys countered that his race was not the only factor the lower court considered and said race is a permissible consideration under a 1980 Supreme Court decision.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Their stated reasoning did not hinge on party interests, and federal courts have said partisan gerrymandering is constitutionally permissible.
—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Dam attacks are legally permissible under customary IHL but demand rigorous proportionality analysis given the potential for catastrophic downstream civilian harm.
—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities.
—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permissible. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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permissible
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per·mis·si·ble
pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl
: that may be permitted : allowable
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