permissible subject
[pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl ˈsəb-jikt]
nounpl: permissible subjects
assunto permitido
1. A topic or matter that is allowed, acceptable, or lawful to discuss, teach, or address in a particular context, institution, or jurisdiction
Freedom of speech does not cover all subjects; some topics are not permissible subjects in certain formal settings.
A liberdade de expressão não cobre todos os tópicos; alguns assuntos não são assuntos permitidos em certos contextos formais.
2. In legal and academic contexts, a subject matter that falls within the scope of authority or jurisdiction to be regulated, discussed, or legislated upon
The court determined that marriage regulations are a permissible subject for state legislation.
O tribunal determinou que as regulamentações de casamento são um assunto permitido para legislação estadual.
3. A topic that can be lawfully addressed by an organization, government body, or institution without violating constitutional or legal restrictions
Religious doctrine is generally not a permissible subject for public school curriculum.
A doutrina religiosa geralmente não é um assunto permitido para o currículo das escolas públicas.
This term is predominantly used in legal, governmental, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In the United States, the concept is closely tied to constitutional law and the limitations of free speech under the First Amendment. In Brazil, it relates to constitutional protections and institutional authority. The term reflects how different societies balance freedom with restrictions in discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the bounds of permissible subjects
fall within permissible subjects
beyond the scope of permissible subjects
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