Permissibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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permissibly

 

[ pərˈmɪsəblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

allowable action

Permissibly refers to the manner in which something is allowed or permitted. It suggests that an action can be performed without violating rules, regulations, or standards.

Synonyms

acceptably, lawfully, legally

Examples of usage

  • The project was permissibly funded within the allocated budget.
  • You can permissibly share this information with your colleagues.
  • The event was conducted permissibly according to local laws.

Translations

Translations of the word "permissibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permitidamente

🇮🇳 अनुमति से

🇩🇪 erlaubterweise

🇮🇩 secara sah

🇺🇦 допустимо

🇵🇱 dozwolono

🇯🇵 許可されて

🇫🇷 de manière permise

🇪🇸 permitiblemente

🇹🇷 izinli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 허용되게

🇸🇦 بشكل مسموح

🇨🇿 povoleně

🇸🇰 povolené

🇨🇳 允许地

🇸🇮 dovoljeno

🇮🇸 leyfilega

🇰🇿 рұқсат етілген

🇬🇪 შედეგის მიხედვით

🇦🇿 icazə verilir

🇲🇽 permitiblemente

Etymology

The word 'permissibly' originates from the Middle English term 'permissibilis', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'permissibilis', meaning 'allowable'. This Latin term is derived from the verb 'permittere', meaning 'to allow, to let through'. The evolution of the term reflects the underlying concepts of permission and allowance that have been integral to social and legal structures through history. As societies developed rules and regulations, the necessity for a term that specifically addresses what is allowable became evident. 'Permissibly' thus carries connotations of legality and acceptability in various contexts, allowing for a nuanced understanding of what actions are sanctioned by rules or norms, and has evolved into common usage in legal, formal, and everyday discussions.