Definition

The quality or state of being allowed or accepted according to rules or standards.

Example

The permissibleness of the new policy was debated among the committee members.

Conversation

I was reading about the permissibleness of certain activities in the new guidelines.

Oh really? What did it say about them?

It highlights how some things are allowed while others are not, depending on the context.

That makes sense; understanding the permissibleness can really help us make better choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Permissibleness → It is formed from "permittere" (from Latin, meaning to allow) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "permissibleness" refers to the quality of being permissible or allowed.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'permit' which means to allow, and remember that 'permissibleness' describes the quality of being allowed.

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