Meaning & use
permissive
Allowing a great deal of freedom, especially in behavior that others might restrict.
See it in a sentence
Their permissive parenting style let the children set their own bedtimes.
Critics called the new policy too permissive, since it barely regulated online advertising.
A note on using this word
Permissive often carries a mildly critical tone, suggesting a lack of necessary discipline or control.
Words with a similar meaning
lenientlax
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Words with an opposite meaning
strictauthoritarian
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