PERMISSIBLE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

permissible

adjective

pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl

Definition of permissible

as in allowable

that may be permitted deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military

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Recent Examples of permissible In one place, a behavior is permissible or even encouraged, while in another, that same behavior is unacceptable and has negative consequences. — Dr. Monika Sumra, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The 1939 law puts some restrictions on certain executive branch officials' engagement in partisan politics, but political activity is permissible in some cases so long as officials don't use their official title or public resources. — Matt Peterson,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 OpenAI and Microsoft do not dispute that its models trained on the news outlet's content, but argue that doing so is legally permissible. — Greta Reich, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Under the screen-time policy, students have no access to screens until the second grade and permissible screen time is gradually expanded as students get older. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permissible

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Adjective

Chicago also needs to revisit rules surrounding minimum lot area, allowable density, parking minimums and building design.

— Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Many families cannot afford to take the full allowable time off, using up sick or vacation time if available.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026