permissible
pərˈmɪsəbəl
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Definition of permissible - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
acceptanceacceptable or tolerable
  • Such behavior is hardly permissible in a formal meeting..
acceptable tolerable
2.
legalallowed by rules or laws
  • It is permissible to park here on weekends.
acceptable allowable lawful
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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
outadj.
permission
not allowed or permissible
legal
permissible by rules or laws
acceptability
permissible or allowable
halaladj.
Islam
permissible according to Muslim religious customs
religion food
food permissible under Islamic dietary laws

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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  1. French:permis, autorisé, ...
  2. German:akzeptabel, erlaubt, ...
  3. Italian:ammissibile, ammesso, ...
  4. Spanish:admisible, autorizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aceitável, autorizado, ...
  6. Chinese:可接受的, 允许的, ...
  7. Japanese:容認できる, 許可されている, ...
  8. Arabic:مَسْمُوح, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָבִיל, מֻתָּר, ...
  10. Russian:допустимый, разрешённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:допустимий, дозволений, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वीकार्य, अनुमेय, ...
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