(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:55:33

Per*mis"sive (?), a.

1.

Permitting; granting leave or liberty.

"By his permissive will."

Milton.

2.

Permitted; tolerated; suffered.

Milton.

 

© Webster 1913.

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