diff --git a/cmake/sample_defs/native_osconfig.cmake b/cmake/sample_defs/native_osconfig.cmake
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+#
+# OSAL configuration addendum when building with SIMULATION=native
+# In this mode, enable the PERMISSIVE option, which allows for easier testing.
+#
+set(OSAL_CONFIG_DEBUG_PERMISSIVE_MODE TRUE)
diff --git a/cmake/sample_defs/native_osconfig.h b/cmake/sample_defs/native_osconfig.h
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--- a/cmake/sample_defs/native_osconfig.h
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-/* SIMULATION=native specific osconfig options */
-
-/* See parameter description in default_osconfig.h */
-#define OSAL_DEBUG_PERMISSIVE_MODE