Acceptable and Impermissible

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Acceptable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

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Impermissible is an antonym for acceptable.

Impermissible adjective - That may not be permitted.

Usage example: trial juries must be able to discern the difference between a permissible inference and impermissible speculation

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Acceptable is an antonym for impermissible.

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