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permissive

[per-mis-iv] / pərˈmɪs ɪv /


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Permissive humans are warm and adaptable but don’t set clear expectations.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023

Upgraded versions of the Permissive Action Links system are still in use by the American military.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2022

Padelford: “You either have a yellow blinking arrow or you’re allowed to turn left as long as no one else is coming. Permissive left turns are often problematic for pedestrian safety.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2017

Permissive parenting is characterized by high warmth and low control and demandingness.

From Slate • May 8, 2013

And he proceeds to consider the two alternatives: the Permissive Popular Veto, and the Popular Control by an unfettered Licensing Board.

From Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman by Sieveking, Giberne




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