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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deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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That severely restricts the permissible reasons for communities to reject affordable housing proposals; most standard rules are pre-empted, and only matters of substantial public health or safety concerns qualify. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 Adding items mid-meeting is permissible in emergencies, plaintiffs say, but not as means to evade public notice requirements. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Legal counsel for both the city and the School District have confirmed a joint partnership is legally permissible. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 For businesses, flood panels are not only permissible but also encouraged via flood insurance discounts. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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