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
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.
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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
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has committed to distributing the maximum amount of revenue permissible by last year’s House settlement in order to help the Longhorns attract the best possible athletes.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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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
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has committed to distributing the maximum amount of revenue permissible by last year’s House settlement in order to help the Longhorns attract the best possible athletes.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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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
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On Thursday, a jury sentenced her to the maximum allowable sentence of 20 years in prison.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Taking selfies is totally acceptable after the service is done, but avoid moving your arms and positioning during the cut or coloring in order to take photos.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Keep those putrid flowers and tasteless box of chocolates this Valentine's Day, because this is the only acceptable sign of true love.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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