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permissible

[per-mis-uh-buhl] / pərˈmɪs ə bəl /


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Mercedes have been awarded one permissible upgrade this season and another next, while all other manufacturers - Ferrari, Audi and Honda - can make two in both this season and 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fifty years after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty as constitutionally permissible after a brief ban, these figures are a reminder that executions still play a role in American life.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Elsewhere within a 5-foot buffer around the home, known as “Zone Zero,” grass and dispersed plants up to 18 inches tall would be permissible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Defenders of the emergency docket frequently claim that the court’s conduct is permissible because its orders are temporary.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Residues well within the legally permissible limits may interact.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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