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Meaning of word permissive from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
permissive adjective
Meaning : Not preventive.
Meaning : Granting or inclined or able to grant permission. Not strict in discipline.
Example :
Direct primary legislation is largely permissive rather than prescriptive.
Permissive parents.
Not inclined to grant permission. Severe in discipline.
unpermissive