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permissible

[per-mis-uh-buhl] / pərˈmɪs ə bəl /


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Yet it remained permissible nationwide, making California’s landmark legislation all the more contentious.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

In August 2025, however, the firm stepped way over the line of what is — or should be — permissible as an AI-generated service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has defended the move to expand the permissible content on his platform as a part of an effort to “treat adult users like adults.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

"Therefore, influencing its competitors' pricing, including through price caps, is only permissible in the most exceptional cases, such as in the event of excessive pricing," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The tawny eyebrows, the butterscotch complexion—here they were again, in permissible form.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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