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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Yet it remained permissible nationwide, making California’s landmark legislation all the more contentious.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

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

"Therefore, influencing its competitors' pricing, including through price caps, is only permissible in the most exceptional cases, such as in the event of excessive pricing," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Capital One has said it only closes accounts for “legally and regulatorily permissible reasons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Residues well within the legally permissible limits may interact.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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