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adj
permitted.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: acceptable, allowable, legitimate, legit, leveful, licit, permissible, rightful, rulable, true, valid
Antonyms: none provided
adj
permissive
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: lax, lenient, clement, easygoing, forbearing, indulgent, loose-handed, permissible, permissive, relaxed, remissful, safe, soft, soft-handed, avuncular, broad-minded, catholic, latitudinarian, laissez faire, liberal, open-handed, open-minded, sufferable, tolerant
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any tool or device permitted for use in potentially explosive mine environments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, mining
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
that may be permitted especially as according to rule
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: allowable
Antonyms: impermissible
adjective satellite
that may be accepted or conceded
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Middle English permyssyble, from Old French permissible, from Medieval Latin permissibilis.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
