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impermissible

adjective (impermissible) — formal

«impermissible» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Not allowed; not permitted by the rules or the law. tree →

In the lessons

In formal writing, rules, law and ethics lessons. It tells the reader something is forbidden. Phrases: morally impermissible, impermissible behaviour.

Examples

  • Cheating in exams is impermissible. tree →
  • The judge ruled the evidence impermissible. tree →
  • Bullying is impermissible at our school. tree →
  • It is impermissible to park here at any time. tree →
  • Some philosophers argue that lying is always impermissible. tree →
  • Phones are impermissible in the exam hall. tree →

Note

Formal: in everyday English say not allowed or forbidden. Opposite: permissible. Prefix im- means not.

On Mova

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