PERMISSIBLY 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 Their stated reasoning did not hinge on party interests, and federal courts have said partisan gerrymandering is constitutionally permissible. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 Carter’s attorneys countered that his race was not the only factor the lower court considered and said race is a permissible consideration under a 1980 Supreme Court decision. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 22 June 2026 The message is precisely that discriminatory programs are permissible, which will invite lawsuits and liabilities instead of improving circumstances for minorities. — Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 The Clock Is Becoming A Real Market Force Of the 251 SPACs currently hunting for targets, a meaningful cohort is approaching the end of its permissible search window. — Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for permissible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible

Adjective

If enough assets exist, both the outstanding principal and any allowable accrued interest may be paid before remaining assets are distributed to heirs.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The trucking company that Gonzalez-Companioni was driving for, Hope Trans LLC, has a history of drivers being repeatedly cited for exceeding the number of allowable hours on the road, the Star-Telegram previously reported.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026