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permissive

per·mis·sive [ pər míssiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. allowing freedom of behavior: allowing or enjoying the freedom to behave in ways others might consider unacceptable, particularly in sexual matters

2. giving permission: granting permission

[15th century. < French, < Latin permiss- (see permission)]

per·mis·sive·ly adverb
per·mis·sive·ness noun
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