impermissible

adjective

im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibility noun
impermissibly adverb

Examples of impermissible in a Sentence

Such behavior is impermissible under the new guidelines. an impermissible breach of etiquette
Recent Examples on the Web According to the plain language of this provision, proof of a violation is not enough; rather, there must also be proof linking an impermissible payment, or offer to pay, to a signature obtained as a result. Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024 The only on-field personal foul violations that result in higher fines than hip-drop tackles are impermissible use of the helmet/launching, fighting, and incidents between players and officials. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024 The club also was docked their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby. Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 No formula has been devised to draw the line between permissible and impermissible extraterritorial applications of U.S. antitrust or other regulatory laws. Richard A. Posner, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2015 See all Example Sentences for impermissible 

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Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of impermissible was in 1829

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Cite this Entry

“Impermissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermissible. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmis-ə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibility noun
impermissibly adverb

Legal Definition

impermissible

adjective
im·​per·​mis·​si·​ble ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl How to pronounce impermissible (audio)
: not permissible
impermissibly adverb
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