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 The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University said the Supreme Court needs to clarify the line between permissible persuasion and impermissible coercion – and must emphasize that applying that standard should include a full examination of the facts and context. USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024 Their campuses were already notorious in recent years for suppressing newly impermissible views about race, class, gender, and oppressed groups, and for imposing DEI ideological litmus tests on faculty and staff hiring. Paul O. Carrese, National Review, 13 Feb. 2024 The first stemmed from impermissible recruiting activities during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2024 Senate Bill 3 made inclusion of those topics in coursework impermissible. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2024 In a pre-sentencing memorandum, defense attorneys conceded McGonigal provided impermissible services to Deripaska but argued the information McGonigal provided to Deripaska about a rival oligarch aligned with the interests of the United States. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2023 But Andrew Grossman, one of the Moore’s attorneys, said the provision is an impermissible federal tax on property. Julie Zauzmer Weil, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023 According to a league source, the Patriots’ infraction did not involve impermissible contact or on-field activities. Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023 Instead, liability falls on candidates who accept impermissible contributions. Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 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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