per·mis·si·ble

[per-mis-uh-buhl]
adjective
that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin permissibilis. See permission, -ible

per·mis·si·bil·i·ty, per·mis·si·ble·ness, noun
per·mis·si·bly, adverb
non·per·mis·si·bil·i·ty, noun
non·per·mis·si·ble, adjective
non·per·mis·si·b·ly, adverb
un·per·mis·si·ble, adjective
un·per·mis·si·b·ly, adverb


allowed, sanctioned, lawful, legal, tolerated.
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permissible (pəˈmɪsəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
permitted; allowable
 
permissi'bility
 
n
 
per'missibly
 
adv

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Example sentences
There is a ready forum in the arts for the debates that rage in the press over
  about what is and is not permissible.
These are permissible in carry-on luggage with the blade and replacement
  cartridges.
And when the coordinator comes back with the list of permissible accommodations
  follow it to the letter.
In those days each and every horrendous act was permissible.
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