Definition of Permissiveness

1. Noun. A disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior.

Exact synonyms: Tolerance
Generic synonyms: Disposition, Temperament
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Sufferance, Toleration, Indulgence, Lenience, Leniency, Overtolerance
Attributes: Permissive, Unpermissive
Derivative terms: Permissive
Antonyms: Unpermissiveness

Definition of Permissiveness

1. Noun. The relative likelihood of something or someone to grant permission or allow something to happen. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Permissiveness

1. [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Permissiveness

1. The attitude that grants freedom of expression and activity to another individual, but not necessarily with sanction or approval. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Permissiveness

permisses
permissibilities
permissibility
permissible
permissible exposure limit
permissibleness
permissibly
permission
permissionless
permissions
permissive
permissive cell
permissive temperature
permissive waste
permissively
permissiveness (current term)
permissivities
permissivity
permit
permit nature to take her course
permit nature to take its course
permition
permitions
permitless
permits
permittance
permittances
permitted
permittee
permittees

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