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permissible

/pɚˈmɪs.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:permissibly
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• adjective

1

Allowed or permitted, especially by law, official regulations, or established moral standards.

Example

"The judge ruled that the newly discovered documents were permissible as evidence in the trial."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'permissible' (that which is allowed or permitted by a rule or law) with 'permissive' (describing a person, system, or society that grants great freedom or is overly tolerant).

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• Nearby Words

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permeate
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permission
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French 'permissible' or Medieval Latin 'permissibilis', formed from Latin 'permissus' (past participle of 'permittere', meaning 'to let through' or 'to allow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Permissible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/permissible
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