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impermissible

[im-per-mis-uh-buhl] / ˌɪm pərˈmɪs ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
forbidden
Synonyms
WEAK
banned closed closed-down closed-up contraband no-no off-limits out of bounds proscribed refused taboo verboten vetoed

Example Sentences

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Multiple courts noted the government’s repeated assurances throughout this litigation, and several opinions flagged that reversing course would be impermissible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Chamber of Commerce, said swift “refunds of the impermissible tariffs” would help more than 200,000 small-business importers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Judges doesn’t discuss every possible impermissible activity that exists under the sun.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

It was also alleged to be an impermissible attempt to circumvent the legislation by effectively making another application for an off-licence.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Supreme Court announced its decision: Life imprisonment without parole sentences imposed on children convicted of non-homicide crimes is cruel and unusual punishment and constitutionally impermissible.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson