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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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

But in June, the judge dismissed Baldoni's lawsuit, saying his team had "not adequately alleged that Lively's threats were wrongful extortion rather than legally permissible hard bargaining or renegotiation of working conditions".

From BBC • May 4, 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

The proposal permits activity-based rewards, but the association, which represents crypto companies, is seeking further detail on permissible activities.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Each side draws limits on the permissible behavior of the other.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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