permissible

adjective

per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce permissible (audio)
: that may be permitted : allowable
permissibility noun
permissibleness noun
permissibly adverb

Examples of permissible in a Sentence

deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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Over time, these codes have shaped the visual language of Iranian films, determining to a significant extent what is permissible on screen, and what must be erased, hidden, or replaced. Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 8 July 2025 As dean, Cardinal Lawrence makes decisions that would not be permissible in a real-life conclave. Loreben Tuquero, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The court found that the FCC's use of an administrator is permissible. ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025 Neither are official or unofficial visits, though phone calls, emails, texts and social media communication by coaches and recruits are permissible. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for permissible

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of permissible was in the 15th century

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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permissible. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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permissible

adjective
per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl How to pronounce permissible (audio)
: that may be permitted : allowable
permissibility noun
permissibleness noun
permissibly adverb

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