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| per·mis·sive [ pər míssiv ] |
adjective |
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1. allowing freedom of behavior: allowing or enjoying the freedom to behave in ways others might consider unacceptable, particularly in sexual matters
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2. giving permission: granting permission
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| [15th century. < French, < Latin permiss- (see permission)] |
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  per·mis·sive·ly adverb |
| per·mis·sive·ness noun |
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