as in allowable
that may be permitted
deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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Recent Examples of permissible
Newsweek outlines the foods that are permissible during Lent and provides insights into the history behind the traditions.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While unprecedented, a third impeachment is constitutionally permissible, as there is no limit to how many times a president can be impeached.
—Martha McHardy, 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
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While unprecedented, a third impeachment is constitutionally permissible, as there is no limit to how many times a president can be impeached.
—Martha McHardy, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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So lots of people change their names for all kinds of legitimate reasons allowable under the law.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The change came after the small town paid out a settlement to the Arnold family of $441,000, which amounted to the maximum civil award allowable under Missouri law.—
Bill Lukitsch,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the concept is something that may not be acceptable to the public.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Suicide and euthanasia are never morally acceptable options.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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