PERMISSIVE


Meaning of PERMISSIVE in English

adjective Etymology: Middle English permyssyf, from Middle French permissif, from Latin permissus Date: 15th century granted on sufferance ; tolerated, 2. granting or tending to grant permission ; tolerant , deficient in firmness or control ; indulgent , lax , allowing discretion ; optional , ~ly adverb ~ness noun

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