permissibility

noun

Definition of permissibilitynext
as in legality

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Recent Examples of permissibility The permissibility of debt loading and asset stripping by private-equity firms. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissibility
  1. legality
  2. legitimacy
  3. lawfulness
Noun
  • The Pearsons’ group, Memphis Community Against Pollution, has questioned the legality of the company’s use of gas turbines at the data centers, alleging violations of the Clean Air Act and raising concerns about air quality.
    — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lincoln lost that year, but the country benefited from their arguments over the legality and morality of slavery.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of legality
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  • The column warns that the disputes could extend beyond the election, potentially providing grounds to challenge results or undermine their legitimacy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The appearance of legitimacy is further reinforced by a panel of three experts who provide commentary on what’s happening in the pod.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of legitimacy
Noun
  • Andrew recently initiated legal proceedings against the Thames Valley Police and asked a judge to review the lawfulness of his arrest.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Lawmakers and legal experts questioned the lawfulness of such protections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lawfulness

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“Permissibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissibility. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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