Having the quality of permitting or giving permission; that allows something to be done or to happen. Of a law, piece of legislation, etc…
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释义 | society > authority > lack of subjection > permission > [adjective] > that permits (11) permissive1576 Having the quality of permitting or giving permission; that allows something to be done or to happen. Of a law, piece of legislation, etc… free and easy1594 Originally: free from physical obstruction or hindrance; unrestricted. Later more usually: unconstrained, natural, unaffected; informal, relaxed… concessive1619 Of a law, act, etc.: that permits or allows something, rather than being preventative or restrictive; expressive of natural rights; = permissive, adj.… facultative1822 Of enactments, etc.: Conveying a ‘faculty’ or permission; permissive as opposed to compulsory; hence of actions, conditions, etc.: Optional. permissory1849 That permits or gives permission; = permissive, adj. 2. tolerative1891 Tending to toleration; permissive. Subcategories:— authoritatively (2) — tacitly (3) |
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