permissive

• Qualifie une personne, une société ou une règle qui laisse une grande liberté, surtout en matière de comportement ou de morale.

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.

   permissif

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

   Synonymeseasygoingfreeindulgentlaissez-fairelenientliberalnonrestrictiveopentolerantunrestrictive

   Antonymesauthoritarianprohibitiverepressiverestrictiverigidstrict

2. Granting permission or lenientB2formal

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

   permissif

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccommodatingeasygoingflexibleforbearingindulgentlaxlenientliberaltolerant

   Antonymesauthoritarianrepressiverestrictiverigidstrict