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permissible

[per-mis-uh-buhl] / pərˈmɪs ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
allowable, legal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable admissible bearable lawful legitimate permitted proper tolerable
WEAK
all right approved authorized endorsed kosher legalized legit licit okay on the up and up sanctioned tolerated unforbidden unprohibited
Antonyms
STRONGEST
illegal illegitimate intolerable prohibited unacceptable unbearable unlawful unsuitable
WEAK
unpermissible

Example Sentences

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In August 2025, however, the firm stepped way over the line of what is — or should be — permissible as an AI-generated service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has defended the move to expand the permissible content on his platform as a part of an effort to “treat adult users like adults.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The ED said Singh had been detained by the Uttar Pradesh state excise department in connection with the seizure of liquor exceeding permissible limits.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

"Until we have assurances, independent assurances, that any vehicle is able to perform all of the driving tasks, then it should not be permissible to be distracted behind the wheel."

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Residues well within the legally permissible limits may interact.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson