impermissibly

Thân thiện

The radon level in the basement was impermissibly high.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that is not permitted or allowed; in a way that violates a rule, law, standard, or acceptable limit.

Usage

The adverb "impermissibly" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe an action or state that crosses a boundary of what is acceptable or lawful. It is a formal term often found in legal, regulatory, or technical contexts to indicate a violation.

Examples

• The court ruled that the evidence was impermissibly obtained and could not be used in the trial. (Modifies the verb "obtained")
• The concentration of pollutants in the water was impermissibly high, triggering an immediate investigation. (Modifies the adjective "high")
• The judge instructed the jury to disregard the attorney's impermissibly suggestive question. (Modifies the adjective "suggestive")

Advanced Usage

• "Impermissibly vague": A legal term describing a law or regulation that is not clearly defined and therefore violates due process.
  • The statute was struck down for being impermissibly vague.
• "Act impermissibly": To behave in a way that is not allowed.
  • The officer acted impermissibly by entering the home without a warrant.

Variants and Related Words

• Impermissible (adjective): Not permitted.
  • An impermissible use of company funds.
• Permissibly (adverb): In a permitted manner. (Antonym)
• Inadmissibly (adverb): In a manner that is not accepted or allowed, especially in a legal context. (Near synonym)

Synonyms

• Unlawfully
• Illegitimately
• Wrongfully
• Inadmissibly

Antonyms

• Permissibly
• Lawfully
• Legitimately
• Acceptably

Học thuật

Adverb

1. not permissibly
   • the radon level in the basement was impermissibly high