Synonyms for

Permissible

Verb / pɜ:ˈmɪsʌbʌl / Another word for permissible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

allowable, permitted by law or rule

Synonyms & similar words

allowable impermissible allowed acceptable admissible legitimate lawful authorized legal licit sanctioned tolerable permitted approved allowable valid acceptable justifiable reasonable warrantable excusable defensible

Synonyms by register

Formal

allowable acceptable admissible legitimate

Informal

okay fine alright cool

Literary

warranted sanctioned

Antonyms

forbidden prohibited illegal unlawful banned disallowed outlawed

Common collocations

  • freely permissible
  • fully permissible
  • not permissible
  • generally permissible
  • strictly permissible
  • clearly permissible
  • reasonably permissible

Word family

noun permission
verb permit
adverb permissibly

Usage note

Permissible implies something is allowed by rules or laws, often in a formal context. It is often used with adverbs like 'freely' or 'fully'.

Example sentences

  1. It is permissible to wear a hat in school.
  2. The teacher said it was not permissible to talk during the test.
  3. Is it permissible to bring pets to the park?
  4. Swimming is permissible in this lake.
  5. It is not permissible to smoke in the building.

Quotes

  • Freedom is always permissible, only when it is based on love.
  • To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on and do what you are most afraid of doing.

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