IMPERMISSIBLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

impermissible

adjective

ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted trial juries must be able to discern the difference between a permissible inference and impermissible speculation

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Recent Examples of impermissible However, fashionistas won’t see NASA branding on swimwear and undergarments because those categories are deemed inappropriate or impermissible given NASA’s role as a government agency. —

Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 Such resignation is both understandable and impermissible. —

David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025 Poggi is just the caretaker who’s running the team during Moore’s suspension, which is tied to the NCAA’s ruling in the Connor Stalions impermissible scouting investigation. —

Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 The department also said Uber and its drivers impose impermissible surcharges by charging cleaning fees for service animals and cancellation fees to riders who are denied service. —

Reuters, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impermissible

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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.

— Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025