Impermissible and Permissible

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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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Permissible is an antonym for impermissible.

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

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Impermissible is an antonym for permissible.

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Permissible and Impermissible. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impermissible/permissible

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