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
The bottom line Filing for bankruptcy without an attorney is legally permissible but practically challenging.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
When military assets are deployed into American communities under the guise of immigration enforcement, there is a steady erosion of the boundaries that constrain permissible state violence.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
For people making 80% of the average income, permissible income as well as monthly rents would be significantly higher.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The gentleman on the seat in front of me on that plane was smoking (yes, kids, cigarettes were once permissible on airplanes) not one, but two, cigarettes that were nestled twixt three fingers on his left hand.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
When military assets are deployed into American communities under the guise of immigration enforcement, there is a steady erosion of the boundaries that constrain permissible state violence.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
For people making 80% of the average income, permissible income as well as monthly rents would be significantly higher.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The gentleman on the seat in front of me on that plane was smoking (yes, kids, cigarettes were once permissible on airplanes) not one, but two, cigarettes that were nestled twixt three fingers on his left hand.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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One is Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status, which the IRS can grant when your monthly income barely covers your allowable expenses, much less your outstanding federal tax bill.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The agency in the past has been accused of lobbying against the county’s interests, particularly on state rules governing the allowable uses of tourist tax funds.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Russia’s current political environment, refusing to answer or giving a socially acceptable response is a rational strategy.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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However, there were some seats in the upper levels that many fans would consider perfectly acceptable for a high-demand show that went for around $130 (disappearing very quickly at that level) or $180.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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