permissible

The definition of permissible is something allowed or permitted.

(adjective)

When a behavior is allowed, it is an example of a permissible behavior.

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See permissible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be permitted; allowable

Origin: ME < MFr < ML permissibilis < L permissus, pp. of permittere

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See permissible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Permitted; allowable: permissible tax deductions; permissible behavior in school.

Related Forms:

  • per·misˌsi·bilˈi·ty, per·misˈsi·ble·ness noun
  • per·misˈsi·bly adverb

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