"overpermissive" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more overpermissive [comparative], most overpermissive [superlative]
Etymology: From over- + permissive. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|permissive}} over- + permissive Head templates: {{en-adj}} overpermissive (comparative more overpermissive, superlative most overpermissive)
  1. Excessively permissive; allowing too much leeway.
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