impermissible

[ im-per-mis-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not permissible or allowable; unallowable.

impermissible

/ ˌɪmpəˈmɪsɪbəl /

adjective

1. not permissible; not allowed

Derived Forms

• ˌimperˈmissibly, adverb
• ˌimperˌmissiˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• imper·missi·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impermissible¹

First recorded in 1855–60; im- ² + permissible

Example Sentences

The judge said it was "wholly impermissible" for prosecutors to adopt a "wait and see" position.

From BBC

Her case is a complicated one, given that the sentence isn’t just for impermissible withdrawals.

From New York Times

“Therefore it is inconceivable to me that anyone believes that I have made any decision within this agency with impermissible intent, or with a desire to hurt, offend, or marginalize.”

From Seattle Times

"Whether a judge's hallway conversation with a lawyer is permissible or impermissible depends on the conversation."

From Salon

But trial lawyers understand that inferring acts based on character is human nature; it’s very hard in practice to prevent jurors from indulging the impermissible inference.

From Los Angeles Times