Permissible
/pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Allowed or authorized by law, rule, or agreement.
It is permissible to disclose the information under the confidentiality agreement.
- (adj.) Not forbidden; acceptable within legal or ethical boundaries.
The court found the defendant's actions permissible under the statute.
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Use 'permissible' to denote actions or conditions allowed by law or rules; often contrasted with 'prohibited' or 'impermissible.'
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