permissible (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /pərˈmɪsəbəl/
Definition
Allowed or permitted, especially by law, rule, or custom.
Examples
Parking on this street is only permissible after 6 PM.
The school handbook outlines what types of attire are permissible during the academic day.
Under the new regulations, certain activities previously banned are now permissible.
How to Use permissible
- permissible for someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- Allowed for a particular person or thing. — "It is permissible for employees to take a short break every two hours."
- permissible to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Allowed to perform an action. — "Is it permissible to use mobile phones during the exam?"
Synonyms of permissible
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Antonyms of permissible
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