Examples of permissible in a Sentence
deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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My time away for college had been bearable, permissible.
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Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
Halal refers to food that is permissible according to Islam’s rules.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
While Republicans have discussed a list of changes to tax policy that could make the cut, changes to Social Security would not be permissible as part of the process.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Also of note: Palmieri was stationed just outside the blue paint, which is permissible.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
Halal refers to food that is permissible according to Islam’s rules.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
While Republicans have discussed a list of changes to tax policy that could make the cut, changes to Social Security would not be permissible as part of the process.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Also of note: Palmieri was stationed just outside the blue paint, which is permissible.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permissible
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permissible. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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permissible
adjective
per·mis·si·ble
pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl 
: that may be permitted : allowable
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