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Definition of permissibility - 2 dictionary results

per⋅mis⋅si⋅ble

  [per-mis-uh-buhl]
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–adjective
that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < ML permissibilis. See permission, -ible

Related forms:
per⋅mis⋅si⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, per⋅mis⋅si⋅ble⋅ness, noun
per⋅mis⋅si⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
allowed, sanctioned, lawful, legal, tolerated.
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per·mis·si·ble   (pər-mĭs'ə-bəl)   
adj.  Permitted; allowable: permissible tax deductions; permissible behavior in school.
per·mis'si·bil'i·ty, per·mis'si·ble·ness n., per·mis'si·bly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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