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 court said the state cannot establish that the application of its law to Chiles falls within permissible content regulation.
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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
This distinction suggests that permissible residence status should be a determining factor in citizenship eligibility.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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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
This distinction suggests that permissible residence status should be a determining factor in citizenship eligibility.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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Republicans also to save $150 million next fiscal year by delaying allowable new hires throughout the fiscal year.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bill would add separation due to federal immigration enforcement as another allowable reason.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most often, your stylist will be happy to follow up with another appointment to tweak the hairstyle, often at a free or discounted rate in acceptable circumstances.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The governments involved would need to be able to persuade their people that such a deal is acceptable.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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