Synonyms of impermissible

impermissible

adjective

ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl 

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

trial juries must be able to discern the difference between a permissible inference and impermissible speculation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• banned
• outlawed
• illegal
• improper
• unlawful
• barred
• unauthorized
• proscribed
• unacceptable
• taboo
• illicit
• inappropriate
• interdicted
• verboten
• unbearable
• tabu
• unsuitable
• illegitimate
• objectionable
• excluded
• unendurable
• intolerable
• unseemly
• rejected
• unlicensed
• refused
• prevented
• ineffable
• disallowed
• unmentionable
• precluded
• unsanctioned
• revoked
• stopped
• discouraged
• vetoed
• suppressed
• blocked
• repressed
• disapproved
• hindered
• obstructed
• shut out
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• permitted
• permissive
• legal
• legitimate
• lawful
• tolerable
• authorized
• okay
• endorsed
• approved
• bearable
• accepted
• endurable
• certified
• OK
• licensed
• allowed
• accredited
• sanctioned
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• promoted
• mandatory
• supported
• suitable
• indorsed
• required
• commanded
• encouraged
• proper
• unobjectionable
• condoned
• ordered
• accorded
• vouchsafed
• tolerated
• countenanced
• seemly
• brooked

Examples of impermissible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This case is separate from the investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing allegations during Michigan’s 2023 championship season, for which the Big Ten Conference suspended Harbaugh for three games. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024

Harbaugh’s violations included impermissible in-person contacts with student-athletes during the Covid-19 recruiting dead period, according to a NCAA infractions report, which was also released Wednesday. —Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024

Among other examples, Trump’s defense team has argued that testimony by his campaign manager and then White House communications director, Hope Hicks, was impermissible. —Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 July 2024

This included his representing several high-profile players under NCAA investigation for taking impermissible benefits. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024