Impermissible and Mandatory

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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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Mandatory is an antonym for impermissible.

Mandatory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

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Impermissible is an antonym for mandatory.

Nearby Words: mandate, mandated, mandatary, mandating

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