permissible

adjective

per·​mis·​si·​ble pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce permissible (audio)
Synonyms of permissiblenext
: that may be permitted : allowable
permissibility
pər-ˌmi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce permissible (audio)
noun
permissibleness
pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce permissible (audio)
noun
permissibly
pər-ˈmi-sə-blē How to pronounce permissible (audio)
adverb

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Examples of permissible in a Sentence

deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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The judge in Latah County who previously presided over the case had ruled the messages and 911 transcript were permissible evidence before the case was moved to Ada County, but the order and associated filings were sealed at the time. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 Newsweek outlines the foods that are permissible during Lent and provides insights into the history behind the traditions. — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 These states and boundaries observe permanent standard time, which is permissible per the legislation. — Karlee Van De Venter, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025 The risk paid off with a nomination, though not a trophy, and helped push the boundaries of what was permissible in movies in ways that would never be pushed back. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for permissible

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin permissibilis, from Latin permissus, past participle of permittere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of permissible was in the 15th century

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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permissible. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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