adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
constitutionally
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This clearly is a constitutionally permissible goal for an institution of higher education.
■ NOUN
level
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Stiffer emission standards are being introduced to reduce permissible levels .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The use of racial preferences is not permissible under the new law.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As long as any advert does not bring the profession into disrepute nor is in bad taste then it is permissible .
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If reference to Hansard is not permissible , what is the true construction?
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Is it permissible to vary assignments, to expect less from certain students while demanding more from others?
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It becomes permissible to import toilers with swarthy skins who speak unintelligible languages.
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Moreover, it is permissible to make objects multi-functional, for example where a speed-bump is designed also to attract children's play.
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No plant has any right to talk of safe amounts and permissible amounts.
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Sometimes I make a point of not saying the pledge at all, just to make sure abstention remains permissible .
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What is, and what is not, permissible varies with time and place.