PERMISSIBLE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

permissible

adjective

pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl

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 While tripping with the foot is not allowed, an ankle tap, which is performed with the hand, is considered a tackle and is permissible. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 The court said the state cannot establish that the application of its law to Chiles falls within permissible content regulation. —

Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 More than 8 in 10 consumers say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per the NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026 But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report. —

Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permissible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible

Adjective

For 2026, you are allowed to withdraw up to $20,000 for allowable educational expenses.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, has donated the maximum allowable amount to Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, offering a high-profile boost to a nontraditional candidate in the race to lead Los Angeles.

— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026