permissive
IPA: pɝmˈɪsɪv
adjective
- Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
- (of a footpath, bridleway or similar) Open to the public by permission of the landowner.
- (biology) That allows the replication of viruses.
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Examples of "permissive" in Sentences
- Permissiveness will prevail here.
- I think the problem is one of permissiveness.
- It's about the permissive and subjunctive moods.
- It is often used by conservatives to denote permissiveness.
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