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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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The Justice Department has issued opinions in the past saying both that such a move is and isn't permissible.
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This year, the annual Miami-Dade dining promotion is adding America’s favorite new pastime, where day-drinking is permissible if not encouraged: brunch.
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The case may force us to scrutinize those ways in which making money is no longer permissible.
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With regard to politics, the U.S. has many issues in common with Germany (immigration, Russia), so respectful discussion is completely permissible.
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Attorneys for the state argued in their brief opposing the injunction that each provision the suit challenges is constitutionally permissible.
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However, 11 judges in the same circuit later ruled 7-4 in a new hearing that the restrictions were permissible.
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In Illinois, Iowa, Ohio and Vermont only wire or wood stick sparklers and other novelty items are permissible for sale.
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A public official reading Marston's opinion has no way to discern what is permissible.
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Origin and Etymology of permissible
Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere
permissible Synonyms
Synonyms
admissible, allowableAntonyms
banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, inadmissible, interdicted, prohibited, proscribed, verbotenRelated Words
acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable; accredited, allowed, authorized, certified, endorsed (also indorsed), licensed, OK (or okay), permitted, sanctioned, warranted; lawful, legal, licit; mandatory, ordered, requiredNear Antonyms
intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable; objectionable; denied, disallowed, refused, rejected, vetoed; repressed, suppressed; outlawedPERMISSIBLE Defined for English Language Learners
permissible
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Definition of permissible for English Language Learners
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: allowed or permitted by laws or rules
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