IMPERMISSIBLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

impermissible

adjective

ˌim-pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl

Definition of impermissible

as in prohibited

that may not be permitted trial juries must be able to discern the difference between a permissible inference and impermissible speculation

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Recent Examples of impermissible The first involved an impermissible contact with the family of a prospective recruit at a restaurant in 2019, which the NCAA’s complex case unit classified as a Level II violation. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The league reprimanded the Aces for impermissible player benefits in 2023, docking Las Vegas a 2025 first-round draft pick, so stripping more draft capital as a punishment would not have been unprecedented. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The board would be able to suspend or prohibit any investment found to be impermissible. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 June 2026 Court records show that Sorsby has acknowledged making thousands of impermissible bets totaling at least $90,000 during his time at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. — Stephen Hawkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impermissible

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forbidden

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As a forbidden attraction grows between the two men, tragedy unleashes supernatural forces upon their deeply religious community.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Their forbidden love leads the Jade Emperor to decree their separation on opposite sides of the Milky Way.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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