GRE Word List

PERMISSIVE

granted on sufferance : tolerated

The meaning of the word permissive is granted on sufferance : tolerated.

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WordMeaning
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moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
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lateralof or relating to the side
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itineranttraveling from place to place
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