1. in a way that allows or tolerates behavior without strict control or punishment

Examples

• The teacher managed the classroom permissively, allowing students considerable freedom.
• Parents who raise their children too permissively may struggle with discipline later.
• The company’s dress code was enforced permissively during the summer months.
• She smiled permissively when her grandson tracked mud through the house.
• The new manager ran meetings more permissively than his predecessor.
• The school’s internet policy was applied permissively for research projects.