impermissible
impermissible — adjective
- impermissiblepositive
- more impermissiblecomparative
- most impermissiblesuperlative
1. Describes an action or situation that goes against a rule or law, so it cannot b
Describes an action or situation that goes against a rule or law, so it cannot be tolerated in a particular setting.
It is impermissible for doctors to share patient information without the patient's written consent.
it is impermissible for [someone] + to-infinitive
The judge ruled that the company's hiring practices were impermissible under federal law.
The university handbook clearly states that plagiarism is impermissible in any form.
Paloma's manager told her that arriving late three times in one week was impermissible.
The new regulation makes it impermissible to park within ten metres of a fire hydrant.
- forbidden
Stronger and more common; often carries moral or religious weight
- prohibited
Standard term in official signs and legal texts
- banned
Implies an official decision to stop a particular activity or item
- unacceptable
Broader — covers social, ethical, or professional disapproval, not only rule-breaking
- permissible
The direct opposite; something that is allowed
- allowed
More common in everyday English
- permitted
Slightly more formal than 'allowed'
文法句型
it is impermissible + to-infinitive
impermissible + noun
consider/deem/rule + noun + impermissible
用法筆記
Frequently used in legal, academic, and professional writing. In everyday conversation, 'not allowed' or 'against the rules' sounds more natural.