Definition Synonyms
Definition of permissible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
acceptanceacceptable or tolerable
- Such behavior is hardly permissible in a formal meeting..
2.
legalallowed by rules or laws
- It is permissible to park here on weekends.
Expressions with permissible
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largest measurement difference allowed between a reading and the true value
The scale exceeded the maximum permissible error and failed the inspection.
highest weight safely allowed on a structure vehicle or similar system
The bridge’s permissible load is clearly posted on a roadside sign.
Origin of permissible
Latin, permissus (allowed) + -ible (able)
Terms with permissible included in their meaning
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acceptance
be acceptable or permissible
acceptance
be acceptable or permissible
rules
something permissible by the rules
permission
not allowed or permissible
legal
permissible by rules or laws
acceptability
permissible or allowable
Islam
permissible according to Muslim religious customs
religion food
food permissible under Islamic dietary laws
unacceptable
not acceptable or permissible
property rights
legally permissible to be transferred to another owner
tolerance
permissible difference or limit
measurement
permissible variation in measurements
phonology
permissible arrangement of sounds in a syllable
technology
permissible deviation in dimensions
rules
quality of being permissible
permission
in a permissible manner
prohibited
not allowable or permissible
appropriateness
appropriate or permissible to say in a context
manufacturing
defining permissible variation in product dimensions
Examples of permissible in a sentence
Such actions are not permissible under the new rules. It is permissible to use phones during the break. The judge ruled that the evidence was permissible in court.
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- French:permis, autorisé, ...
- German:akzeptabel, erlaubt, ...
- Italian:ammissibile, ammesso, ...
- Spanish:admisible, autorizado, ...
- Portuguese:aceitável, autorizado, ...
- Chinese:可接受的, 允许的, ...
- Japanese:容認できる, 許可されている, ...
- Arabic:مَسْمُوح, ...
- Hebrew:קָבִיל, מֻתָּר, ...
- Russian:допустимый, разрешённый, ...
- Ukrainian:допустимий, дозволений, ...
- Hindi:स्वीकार्य, अनुमेय, ...
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