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    permissive
    /pəˈmɪsɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behaviour: "a permissive parent"
    • 2. allowed but not obligatory; optional: "the Hague Convention was permissive, not mandatory"

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  2. www.thefreedictionary.com › permissivePermissive - definition of permissive by The Free Dictionary

    1. tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid. 2. granting or expressing permission: a permissive nod. 3. optional. 4. Genetics. (of a cell) permitting replication of a strand of DNA that could be lethal, as a viral segment or mutant gene.

  3. www.oed.com › dictionary › permissive_adjpermissive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word permissive mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word permissive, one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. permissive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  4. www.thesaurus.com › browse › permissive18 Synonyms & Antonyms for PERMISSIVE | Thesaurus.com

    Find 18 different ways to say PERMISSIVE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

  5. www.definitions.net › definition › PermissiveWhat does Permissive mean? - Definitions.net

    When a cell or host is defined as permissive in virology, it refers to the fact that the virus is able to circumvent host defenses and is able to replicate. Usually this occurs when the virus has modulated one or several of the host cellular intrinsic defenses, and the host immune system.

  6. parentingscience.com › permissive-parentingPermissive parenting: A guide for the science-minded parent

    Permissive parenting, sometimes called “indulgent parenting,” is a style of child-rearing that features two key traits: being nurturing and warm (which is good for kids), and. being reluctant to impose limits (which is problematic).

  7. www.wordhippo.com › what-is › another-word-forWhat is another word for permissive - WordHippo

    Find 1,298 synonyms for permissive and other similar words that you can use instead based on 6 separate contexts from our thesaurus.

  8. www.powerthesaurus.org › permissivePERMISSIVE in Thesaurus: 100+ Synonyms & Antonyms for PERMISSIVE

    PERMISSIVE in Thesaurus: 100+ Synonyms & Antonyms for PERMISSIVE. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. liberal. tolerant. indulgent. easygoing. lenient. broad-minded. lax. open-minded. forbearing. soft. latitudinarian. libertarian. permitting. easy. allowing. laid-back. free. acquiescent. forgiving. laissez-faire. easy-going. kind. agreeable.

  9. www.parents.com › parenting › better-parentingPermissive Parenting Style: Examples and Effects

    Mar 7, 2024 · Characteristics. Pros. Cons. Examples. Do you avoid saying "no" to your kids at all costs? Do you stay away from disciplining them because you long to maintain your BFF status? Do you let your kids...

  10. www.powerthesaurus.org › permissive › synonymsPermissive synonyms - 676 Words and Phrases for Permissive

    Synonyms for Permissive (other words and phrases for Permissive).

  11. www.lsd.law › define › permissivepermissive definition · LSData

    Definition: Permissive refers to any act that is allowed by court order, legal procedure, or agreement. It can also refer to being tolerant or allowing of others' behavior, even if it goes against what others consider to be acceptable.