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permissible

[per-mis-uh-buhl] / pərˈmɪs ə bəl /


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The National Mining Association, the main lobbying group for mining firms in the United States, told AFP it "absolutely supports" the new lower permissible silica exposure limit.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

“Halal,” meaning permissible under Islamic law, is a designation most typically associated with procedures for animal slaughter and with the absence of pork or alcohol in consumable products.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The legislation means parties can only accept money from a permissible donor.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Under the law of armed conflict, striking power infrastructure is permissible if it makes a concrete contribution to a military operation and the potential harm to civilians is minimized.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Even when I feared that using the recommendation would make it seem as though what he did was permissible or that he could pay for it by helping me get a job.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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