permissive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“But certainly, they may have perceived there was a more permissive international environment” with a more distracted Washington, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The U.S. is a bit of an outlier in its permissive approach to youth indoor tanning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
By contrast, U.S. and Israeli operations in the Gulf, though superbly executed, have taken place under more permissive conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The issue up until now is that some of the route was on permissive paths through private land, which could be closed for some of the year.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The provisions for them under the Act are merely permissive, and we think it would be a retrograde step to gazette any.
From Report of the Juvenile Delinquency Committee by Algie, R. M. (Ronald Macmillan)
Vocabulary lists containing permissive
Measure for Measure
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
You Bring the Distant Near
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Wind in the Willows
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
