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

In that case, Holmes said a government regulation of property crosses a line and becomes an impermissible “taking” when it “goes too far.”

From Washington Post

In the hyper-competitive SEC, Franklin witnessed things he disagreed with, such as boosters who violated NCAA rules by providing money or other impermissible benefits for a player to consider or sign with the Wildcats.

From Washington Post

On eight of the trips, all expenses to the hunting lodges were either improper use of campaign funds or impermissible gifts.

From The Daily Beast

These terms are utterly impermissible, and are to be scouted.

From Project Gutenberg

It seemed impermissible to allow even a child to take its inventions quite so seriously.

From Project Gutenberg

One can understand how an act, good in itself, can become a sin because it is performed under impermissible circumstances.

From Project Gutenberg