Examples of impermissible in a Sentence
Such behavior is impermissible under the new guidelines.
an impermissible breach of etiquette
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With the recent news out of Lubbock that transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby may potentially miss the 2026 season due to impermissible gambling, Red Raider fans are no doubt scrambling to try to find a positive spin to their offseason.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Alexander didn’t live up to the lofty expectations set for him, dealing with injuries, inconsistent play and an impermissible benefits investigation regarding his mother.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
It can legally be used in military contexts as a smokescreen or a source of illumination, but its use in populated areas is impermissible.
—Jack Lohmann, Time, 30 Mar. 2026
The speedometer must have ticked up from zero to a speed impermissible in Lusaka morning traffic jams.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Alexander didn’t live up to the lofty expectations set for him, dealing with injuries, inconsistent play and an impermissible benefits investigation regarding his mother.
—Pj Green
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
It can legally be used in military contexts as a smokescreen or a source of illumination, but its use in populated areas is impermissible.
—Jack Lohmann, Time, 30 Mar. 2026
The speedometer must have ticked up from zero to a speed impermissible in Lusaka morning traffic jams.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Impermissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermissible. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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impermissible
adjective
im·per·mis·si·ble
ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl 
: not permissible
impermissibly
adverb
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