impermissible

adjective

im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibility noun
impermissibly adverb

Examples of impermissible in a Sentence

Such behavior is impermissible under the new guidelines. an impermissible breach of etiquette
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But if it is ruled impermissible, GOP lawmakers will be back at the drawing board for how to make the tax cut extension permanent. Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025 The antitrust penalties pending against Google would make that deal impermissible. Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025 The latest ruling says that Google is still favoring its own products and services to an impermissible degree. Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025 Selective prosecution based on constitutionally impermissible reasons, such as speech or race, has long violated the Constitution. David Cole, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impermissible

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impermissible was in 1829

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“Impermissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermissible. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibility noun
impermissibly adverb

Legal Definition

impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibly adverb
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