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
Every week seems to throw up another question of what is — or should be — permissible.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
But by withholding federal funding, the administration is also trying to force universities into ideological conformity – by dictating whose knowledge counts but also whose presence and perspectives are permissible on campus.
—Iveta Silova, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Their internment was declared permissible under the Alien Enemies Act, a law that allowed the wartime detention and deportation of noncitizens of Japanese, German, and Italian ancestry without any evidence of disloyalty.
—Karen Ebel, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Understanding what foods are permissible ensures proper observance of these religious obligations while maintaining a nutritious diet.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
But by withholding federal funding, the administration is also trying to force universities into ideological conformity – by dictating whose knowledge counts but also whose presence and perspectives are permissible on campus.
—Iveta Silova, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Their internment was declared permissible under the Alien Enemies Act, a law that allowed the wartime detention and deportation of noncitizens of Japanese, German, and Italian ancestry without any evidence of disloyalty.
—Karen Ebel, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Understanding what foods are permissible ensures proper observance of these religious obligations while maintaining a nutritious diet.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permissible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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The allowable limit under the TADP is 100ml, within a 12-hour period.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Connecticut lawmakers are advocating for a bill that would ensure that local districts meet indoor air quality safety standards by making HVAC improvements an allowable reimbursement expenditure from school construction funds.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the concept is something that may not be acceptable to the public.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Suicide and euthanasia are never morally acceptable options.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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