Impermissible and Permissive

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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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Permissive is an antonym for impermissible.

Permissive adjective - Granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline.

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Impermissible is an antonym for permissive.

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Permissive and Impermissible. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/impermissible/permissive

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