permissive
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Rodriguez has sought to frame her interim government as more permissive of political dissent while currying favour with the US.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Jordan has become an attractive location for U.S. armed forces since it is among the most permissive in the Arab world when it comes to allowing the U.S. to operate from its bases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Much is also exported to places with less permissive laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The U.S. is a bit of an outlier in its permissive approach to youth indoor tanning.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
This was not mandatory, but permissive; and negotiations could now be opened with the gentlemen at Annapolis.
From Woman's Work in the Civil War A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience by Henry W. Bellows
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