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 Word Forms

• 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

Citigroup did not admit or deny wrongdoing but said that in trying to thwart a well-documented Armenian fraud ring, a few employees took “impermissible actions.”

From Los Angeles Times

The department Friday also announced separate investigations into six universities over allegations of awarding “impermissible race-based scholarships” and one for allegedly “administering a program that segregates students on the basis of race.”

From Los Angeles Times

The group added that the move will "cast an impermissible chill on student protests about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict".

From BBC

It was also alleged to be an impermissible attempt to circumvent the legislation by effectively making another application for an off-licence.

From BBC

They argued that it was religiously impermissible for unrelated men and women to interact closely and accused Sharaa of seeking "vain public attention" and showing "indulgence" in matters contrary to strict religious teachings.

From BBC