permissivist
adjEtymology From permissive + -ist.
1
Relating to, or exhibiting, permissivism.
permissivist
nounEtymology From permissive + -ist.
1
Epistemology, Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences A supporter of permissivism.
2
One who holds permissive views.
- The general strategy of the permissivists is to represent all opponents of their outlook as favoring a punitive approach to the treatment and prevention of narcotic addiction.1966, United States. Congress. House, Hearings, volume 8, page 249: