Meaning Of The Word Permissive

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What's The Definition Of Permissive?

permissive
adjective: A permissive person, society, or way of behaving allows or tolerates things which other people disapprove of.

permissive in American English
giving permission; that permits
adjective: habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid

permissive in British English
adjective: tolerant; lenient

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