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
While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The court said the state cannot establish that the application of its law to Chiles falls within permissible content regulation.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
More than 8 in 10 consumers say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per the NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The court said the state cannot establish that the application of its law to Chiles falls within permissible content regulation.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
More than 8 in 10 consumers say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per the NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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In September 2025, the City Council voted to explore whether Los Angeles could withdraw all legally allowable homelessness funding from LAHSA and instead contract with the county’s new homelessness department.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The calculation involves multiple factors, including household size, income sources and allowable expenses.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the rules governing acceptable care and safety measures become much less clear.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sunday-Best Attire Speaking of outfits, the Kentucky Derby isn’t the type of affair where ballcaps and T-shirts are acceptable attire.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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