Definition of permissive

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  • permissive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • permissive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • permissive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of permissive

  • granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline (adjective)

    Examples

    1. direct primary legislation is largely permissive rather than prescriptive
    2. permissive parents
  • not preventive (adjective)

See definition of permissive in Merriam Webster