Impermissibly

Origin

impermissible + -ly

Full definition of impermissibly

Adverb

1. (chiefly legal) In a way or to an extent that is not permissible.
• 2007, September 26, Linda Greenhouse, Justices Agree to Hear Case About Voter ID Laws, The laws have been resisted and challenged by Democrats who argue that they exaggerate the dangers and incidence of voter fraud while impermissibly sacrificing voter access.

Related terms

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