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permissible

Pronunciation: /pɚˈmɪsɪbl̩/

The English word “permissible” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. permitted.
  2. permissive

noun

  1. Any tool or device permitted for use in potentially explosive mine environments.

Etymology

From Middle English permyssyble, from Old French permissible, from Medieval Latin permissibilis.

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