impermissible

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adjective

im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
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: not permissible
impermissibility
ˌim-pər-ˌmi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
noun
impermissibly
ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-blē How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
adverb

impermissibility

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noun

im·​permissibility ¦im+ How to pronounce impermissibility (audio)
: the quality or state of being impermissible

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Adjective Such behavior is impermissible under the new guidelines. an impermissible breach of etiquette
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The board would be able to suspend or prohibit any investment found to be impermissible. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 June 2026 Those with a weak stomach should wait until the air is cleared as to what the legal field considers permissible versus impermissible. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 It can legally be used in military contexts as a smokescreen or a source of illumination, but its use in populated areas is impermissible. — Jack Lohmann, Time, 30 Mar. 2026 Alexander didn’t live up to the lofty expectations set for him, dealing with injuries, inconsistent play and an impermissible benefits investigation regarding his mother. — Pj Green april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impermissible

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Adjective

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impermissible was in 1829

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“Impermissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermissible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibly adverb
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