The difference between Broad-minded and Permissive

When used as adjectives, broad-minded means having an open mind, whereas permissive means giving permission, or predisposed to give it.

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  1. Broad-minded as an adjective:

    Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity.

  1. Permissive as an adjective:

    Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient

  2. Permissive as an adjective (of a footpath):

    open to the public by permission of the landowner

  3. Permissive as an adjective (biology):

    That allows the replication of viruses

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