[biology] In biology, permissiveness is a biochemical phenomenon in which the presence of one hormone is required in order for another hormone to exert its full effects on a target cell. ==Examples== Thyroid hormone increases the number of receptors available for epinephrine at the latter`s target cell, thereby increasing epinephrine`s effe... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permissiveness_(biology)
The attitude that grants freedom of expression and activity to another individual, but not necessarily with sanction or approval. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973