Impermissible
adjective
Not allowed according to a rule, law, or custom.
Impermissible behavior will result in a penalty
Often appears as...
- impermissible action
- impermissible conduct
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Not allowed according to a rule, law, or custom.
Impermissible behavior will result in a penalty
Often appears as...
- impermissible action
- impermissible conduct
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Rule Violations
Use 'impermissible' to stress that something specifically violates established guidelines or expectations.
Copying someone's work is impermissible in academic settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Consequences
Combine 'impermissible' with actions when discussing situations with potentially serious outcomes or punishments.
Driving while intoxicated is an impermissible action with severe consequences.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that what is 'impermissible' can vary widely between different cultures and societies.
In some cultures, public displays of affection are considered impermissible.
Pro Tip 1/3Rule Violations
Use 'impermissible' to stress that something specifically violates established guidelines or expectations.
Copying someone's work is impermissible in academic settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Consequences
Combine 'impermissible' with actions when discussing situations with potentially serious outcomes or punishments.
Driving while intoxicated is an impermissible action with severe consequences.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that what is 'impermissible' can vary widely between different cultures and societies.
In some cultures, public displays of affection are considered impermissible.
Pro Tip 1/3Rule Violations
Use 'impermissible' to stress that something specifically violates established guidelines or expectations.
Copying someone's work is impermissible in academic settings.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Consequences
Combine 'impermissible' with actions when discussing situations with potentially serious outcomes or punishments.
Driving while intoxicated is an impermissible action with severe consequences.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that what is 'impermissible' can vary widely between different cultures and societies.
In some cultures, public displays of affection are considered impermissible.
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Video examples
Political common ground...
I'll go now. But it became sort of impermissible to say that, because it was a sign that somehow you must be a bigot of some sort. So the political correctness was not only cracking down on speech that we would all find completely offensive,
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Political common ground...
I'll go now. But it became sort of impermissible to say that, because it was a sign that somehow you must be a bigot of some sort. So the political correctness was not only cracking down on speech that we would all find completely offensive,
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Quote examples
Annette Bening
American Actress
There's so much of our psychological makeup which is impermissible for us to explore because it's inappropriate or perverse or scary. I'm interested in exploring that in myself. I try to be honest with myself about everything that I feel. I'm not saying I'm able to do that all the time, but it's something I'm interested in.
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Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
Torture is an impermissible evil. Except under two circumstances. The first is the ticking time bomb. An innocent's life is at stake. The bad guy you have captured possesses information that could save this life. He refuses to divulge. In such a case, the choice is easy.
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Devon Cajuste
American Athlete
I unknowingly accepted impermissible benefits from my summer landlord. I look forward to moving on from this incident and to supporting my alma mater for many years to come.
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Annette Bening
American Actress
There's so much of our psychological makeup which is impermissible for us to explore because it's inappropriate or perverse or scary. I'm interested in exploring that in myself. I try to be honest with myself about everything that I feel. I'm not saying I'm able to do that all the time, but it's something I'm interested in.
Quote examples
Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
Torture is an impermissible evil. Except under two circumstances. The first is the ticking time bomb. An innocent's life is at stake. The bad guy you have captured possesses information that could save this life. He refuses to divulge. In such a case, the choice is easy.
Quote examples
Devon Cajuste
American Athlete
I unknowingly accepted impermissible benefits from my summer landlord. I look forward to moving on from this incident and to supporting my alma mater for many years to come.
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