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permissible

[per-mis-uh-buhl] / pərˈmɪs ə bəl /


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Now, the court is saying this is an affirmatively permissible thing.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Elsewhere within a 5-foot buffer around the home, known as “Zone Zero,” grass and dispersed plants up to 18 inches tall would be permissible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

But in June, Judge Lewis Liman dismissed Baldoni's suit, saying his team had "not adequately alleged that Lively's threats were wrongful extortion rather than legally permissible hard bargaining or renegotiation of working conditions".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s perfectly permissible for Jupiter and Courtney to do the same.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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