permissible

adjective

per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl 

: that may be permitted : allowable

permissibility

pər-ˌmi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

permissibleness

pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl-nəs 

noun

permissibly

pər-ˈmi-sə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• allowable
• acceptable
• permitted

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 on the Web

The state, in barring the use of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, argued that such public funds provided for permissible services could still indirectly support its ability to provide abortions. —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025

Essentially, the regulation narrowed the scope of permissible substituted merchandise for drawback purposes. —Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

Federal law also imposes numerous restrictions on drone use, including as to permissible locations and how drones interact with air space and aircraft. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025

His successor will be tasked with providing Howe with the maximum permissible resources to achieve on-field success while maintaining financial prudence. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 June 2025

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

Rhymes for permissible

• miscible
• risible
• admissible
• immiscible
• transmissible
• impermissible
• inadmissible
• indivisible
• inexplicable

Kids Definition

permissible

adjective

per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl 

: that may be permitted : allowable

permissibility

-ˌmis-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

permissibleness

-ˈmis-ə-bəl-nəs 

noun

permissibly

-blē 

adverb