impermissible
adjective (impermissible) — formal
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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