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permissible [pər′mis·ə·bəl]
(mining engineering)
Said of equipment completely assembled and conforming in every respect with the design formally approved by the U.S. Bureau of Mines for use in gassy and dusty mines.
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Thus, it was permissible for the two officers to greet him with a "Hello," or a "Good morning," and even to touch a hand in a brief and friendly pat to his head.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
"No, there was an Englishman who did suckle his baby on board ship," said the old prince, feeling this freedom in conversation permissible before his own daughters.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
If it is permissible to criticise the absent, I should say he had a little too much of the sense of insecurity which is so invaluable in a seaman.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
 
 
 
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