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PERMISSIVENESS

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Permissiveness.

Permissiveness - as a noun

A disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tolerance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dispositiontemperament
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpermissiveness

Example Sentences

"The permissiveness of the school's dress code policy allowed students to wear almost anything they wanted."
"The government's permissiveness towards big corporations resulted in monopolistic practices."
"The permissiveness of the traffic laws led to reckless driving and more accidents."
"Parents expressed concern over the permissiveness of the television content aimed at children."
"The permissiveness within the organization's hierarchy allowed misconduct to go unchecked."
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Word Game Points

Is PERMISSIVENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, permissiveness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERMISSIVENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is PERMISSIVENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, permissiveness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERMISSIVENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is PERMISSIVENESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, permissiveness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERMISSIVENESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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