- permissively
- adverb see permissive
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Permissively — Per*mis sive*ly, adv. In a permissive manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
permissively — permissive ► ADJECTIVE 1) allowing or characterized by freedom of behaviour, especially in sexual matters. 2) Law allowed but not obligatory; optional. DERIVATIVES permissively adverb permissiveness noun … English terms dictionary
permissively — See permissive. * * * … Universalium
permissively — adverb In a permissive manner … Wiktionary
permissively — pÉ™(r) mɪsɪvlɪ adv. wantonly, tolerantly, laxly, in a permissive way … English contemporary dictionary
permissively — per·mis·sive·ly … English syllables
permissively — adverb in a permissive manner • Derived from adjective: ↑permissive * * * adverb see permissive * * * permissˈively adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑permit … Useful english dictionary
permissive — permissively, adv. permissiveness, n. /peuhr mis iv/, adj. 1. habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid. 2. granting or denoting permission … Universalium
permissive — adjective Etymology: Middle English permyssyf, from Middle French permissif, from Latin permissus Date: 15th century 1. archaic granted on sufferance ; tolerated 2. a. granting or tending to grant permission ; tolerant b. deficient in firmness or … New Collegiate Dictionary
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