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permissivist

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per⋅mis⋅siv⋅ism

[per-mis-uh-viz-uhm]
–noun
lenience toward or indulgence of a wide variety of social behavior.

Origin:
1965–70; permissive + -ism


per⋅mis⋅siv⋅ist, noun
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Main Entry:  permissivist
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a person who is extremely indulgent and liberal in behavioral matters, such as sexual relations
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