impermissible

CEFRC1

/ˌɪmpɝˈmɪsɪbl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not allowed by rules or law.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not permissible; not to be permitted or allowed.

Examples

  • Cheating on the exam is strictly impermissible.

  • Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • The action was deemed impermissible by law.

  • Their use was “impermissible not because it is unwise or ineffective, but because [federal law]^([sic]) does not allow it”, the decision explained.

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Origin

adjective

From im- + permissible.