Acceptable and Permissible

Acceptable

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

Permissible is a synonym for acceptable. In some cases you can use "Permissible" instead an adjective "Acceptable".

Permissible

Permissible adjective - That may be permitted.
Usage example: deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military

Acceptable is a synonym for permissible in permitted topic. You can use "Acceptable" instead an adjective "Permissible", if it concerns topics such as allowable.

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