deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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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 See All Example Sentences for permissible
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Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere
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