permissivist noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •A supporter of permissivism. •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 adjective1 •Relating to, or exhibiting, permissivism. formspermissivists