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permissive environment

[/pərˈmɪsɪv ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/]
noun phrasepl: permissive environments
ambiente permissivo
1. A setting or context in which rules, restrictions, or social norms are relaxed, allowing greater freedom of behavior, expression, or action
The permissive environment of the 1960s encouraged experimentation in art and music.
O ambiente permissivo dos anos 1960 encorajou a experimentação na arte e música.
2. In child development and education, an approach or setting characterized by minimal discipline or boundaries, often lacking clear rules or consequences
Some educators argue that a permissive environment without structure can hinder children's learning.
Alguns educadores argumentam que um ambiente permissivo sem estrutura pode prejudicar o aprendizado das crianças.
3. A social or organizational setting that tolerates or enables certain behaviors that might otherwise be discouraged or prohibited
The company's permissive environment regarding dress code reflects its casual corporate culture.
O ambiente permissivo da empresa em relação ao código de vestuário reflete sua cultura corporativa casual.
Synonyms
lenient environmentrelaxed environmentliberal environmentunstructured environmenttolerant environment
Antonyms
restrictive environmentstrict environmentauthoritarian environmentrigid environmentstructured environment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente permissivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ambiente permissivo
Standard usage, common in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ambiente permissivo
Standard usage, may emphasize social freedom and cultural expression
Portugal
ambiente permissivo
Standard usage; similar concept applied in educational and social contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a tight ship (antonym concept)
let someone off the hook (related to permissiveness)
no holds barred (related to permissiveness)
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