permissiveness

noun

Definition of permissivenessnext
as in licentiousness

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  1. indulgence
  2. intemperance
  3. excess
Noun
  • Why this fragrance is the ultimate indulgence for your winter wardrobe.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Food and Drink That Defined 2024 Searches Here are the top 10 trending searches that dominated our search bars and, in many ways, our hearts: Olympic Chocolate Muffins A winning combination of indulgence and function, these muffins went viral during the 2024 Olympics.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of indulgence
Noun
  • Over a career that made headlines for landmark victories such as a six-figure judgment, later reversed, against LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, Yagman also became notorious for intemperance, most pointedly evidenced by his brutal characterization of a federal judge.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021
  • In a situation that forbids explicit expressions of intemperance or protest, mischief is the perfect solution.
    New York Times, New York Times, 7 June 2022
Definition of intemperance
Noun
  • There’s no separating this excess of narrative from the glut of Squid Game derivatives we’ve been sold over the past three years.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Nike is now dealing with an excess of inventory from sales slowdowns as consumers turn to newer styles from other brands.
    Merritt Enright, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of excess
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