SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
permissive
adjective
Readily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Allowing broad freedom
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Usage distinction
Return to topPermissive can praise freedom or criticize insufficient limits, depending on the context.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See permissive in use
The workshop adopted a permissive format that let participants choose their own topics.
A new facilitator proposed a permissive borrowing policy that allowed members to take tools home without requesting approval for each loan.
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