Synonyms of impermissible

impermissible

adjective

ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl 

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted

trial juries must be able to discern the difference between a permissible inference and impermissible speculation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prohibited
• forbidden
• banned
• outlawed
• illegal
• improper
• unlawful
• barred
• unauthorized
• proscribed
• unacceptable
• taboo
• illicit
• inappropriate
• interdicted
• verboten
• unbearable
• tabu
• unsuitable
• illegitimate
• objectionable
• excluded
• unendurable
• intolerable
• unseemly
• rejected
• unlicensed
• refused
• prevented
• ineffable
• disallowed
• unmentionable
• precluded
• unsanctioned
• revoked
• stopped
• discouraged
• vetoed
• suppressed
• blocked
• repressed
• disapproved
• hindered
• obstructed
• shut out
• impeded
• ruled out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permissible
• allowable
• acceptable
• appropriate
• permitted
• permissive
• legal
• legitimate
• lawful
• tolerable
• authorized
• okay
• endorsed
• approved
• bearable
• accepted
• endurable
• certified
• OK
• licensed
• allowed
• accredited
• sanctioned
• warranted
• sufferable
• granted
• promoted
• mandatory
• supported
• suitable
• indorsed
• required
• commanded
• encouraged
• proper
• unobjectionable
• condoned
• ordered
• accorded
• vouchsafed
• tolerated
• countenanced
• seemly
• brooked

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of impermissible

The only on-field personal foul violations that result in higher fines than hip-drop tackles are impermissible use of the helmet/launching, fighting, and incidents between players and officials. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024

The club also was docked their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby. —Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024

No formula has been devised to draw the line between permissible and impermissible extraterritorial applications of U.S. antitrust or other regulatory laws. —Richard A. Posner, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2015

This case is separate from the investigation into impermissible scouting and sign-stealing allegations during Michigan’s 2023 championship season, for which the Big Ten Conference suspended Harbaugh for three games. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024