permissive
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɝˈmɪsɪv// UK //pəmˈɪsɪv// per·mis·sive
adj. allowing or encouraging people to do what they want, even if it is not always safe or traditional. In biology, it describes a gene that lets another gene work.
adj. allowing or encouraging freedom of action or expression; in a biological context, facilitating the expression of another gene. Often used to describe social attitudes or genetic regulation.
The school has a very permissive attitude toward student dress.
The new software update includes a permissive license that allows users to modify the code for any purpose.
While the regulatory environment was initially restrictive, the recent shift toward a more permissive framework has spurred a wave of innovation across the sector.
From French permissif.