Permissive – Allowing excessive freedom of behaviour that other people might disapprove of
(Pronounced per-miss-iv)
To remember the definition of the word permissive, use the following mnemonic:
I didn't give you permission to sieve (permissive) through my rubbish. You might think it's okay, but I disapprove of such behaviour.
Examples of permissive in a sentence
Timmy's mother was too permissive, allowing him to do what he wanted when he wanted.
He claims that society has been far too permissive towards drug taking.
Because the curfew was permissive, no one was really punished when it was broken.
