permissive

• Beschreibt eine Person, eine Gesellschaft oder eine Regel, die große Freiheit zulässt, besonders im Verhalten oder in moralischen Fragen.

Describes a person, society, or rule that allows a great deal of freedom, especially in behavior or moral matters.

1. Not restrictive or preventiveB2formal

   Allowing or characterized by a lack of restrictions or preventive measures.

   Permissiv

   • The country has a permissive policy on internet access.
   • A permissive environment can encourage creativity.
   • The new law is more permissive regarding small businesses.

   Synonymeeasygoingfreeindulgentlaissez-fairelenientliberalnonrestrictiveopentolerantunrestrictive

   Antonymeauthoritarianprohibitiverepressiverestrictiverigidstrict

2. Granting permission or lenientB2formal

   Inclined to allow or tolerate behavior that others might forbid; not strict in discipline.

   Nachsichtig

   • Her parents were very permissive and let her stay out late.
   • The school has a permissive dress code.
   • A permissive attitude can sometimes lead to a lack of boundaries.

   Synonymeaccommodatingeasygoingflexibleforbearingindulgentlaxlenientliberaltolerant

   Antonymeauthoritarianrepressiverestrictiverigidstrict