Definition of permissible
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Examples of permissible in a Sentence
deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
Recent Examples of permissible from the Web
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On Monday, the Orlando City Council is expected to expand the range of cannabis products that Knox can sell to all those permissible under state law.
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Discuss in 1,000 words, citing at least three supporting examples from other Young lyrics (live variants and unreleased songs permissible).
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Following a yearlong investigation, prosecutors declined to prosecute Johnson, finding his actions fell within legally permissible use of force.
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After a yearlong investigation, the State Attorney's Office declined to prosecute Johnson, finding his actions fell within legally permissible use of force under the circumstances.
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The court then balanced the need to search against the intrusiveness of the search, and ruled that what Savoy did was permissible.
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Origin and Etymology of permissible
Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere
First Known Use: 15th century
PERMISSIBLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of permissible for English Language Learners
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: allowed or permitted by laws or rules
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