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
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has committed to distributing the maximum amount of revenue permissible by last year’s House settlement in order to help the Longhorns attract the best possible athletes.
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors found that Newton acted within Missouri law, where the permissible use of force is allowed while defending others in response to the passenger firing at a vehicle.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
However, the ethics laws define the minimum of permissible conduct.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
It was based on the polite fiction that the porch appearance is not public, but only a momentary detour from bed to breakfast, where robes and slippers are permissible.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors found that Newton acted within Missouri law, where the permissible use of force is allowed while defending others in response to the passenger firing at a vehicle.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
However, the ethics laws define the minimum of permissible conduct.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
It was based on the polite fiction that the porch appearance is not public, but only a momentary detour from bed to breakfast, where robes and slippers are permissible.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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With allowable errors in the helicopter’s altimeters and other equipment, as well as Army rules expecting aviators to hold their altitude within 100 feet, the aircraft can end up being much closer.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Newport Beach resident Steven Vickers filed the referendum petition challenging the General Plan amendment that increased the allowable development limit.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Two months later, the Shah, suffering from cancer, fled Iran and commenced the indignity of travelling from one country to the next, looking for an acceptable place of exile.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The danger is that in the rush to remove a strongman, outside powers elevate leaders who are more acceptable internationally but no more accountable domestically.—
Rick Singh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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