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allowable

[ uh-lou-uh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. that may be allowed; legitimate; permissible:

    an allowable tax deduction.



noun

  1. something, as an action or amount, that is allowed.
  2. Ecology. allowable cut.

allowable

/ əˈlaʊəbəl /

adjective

  1. permissible; admissible
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • alˈlowably, adverb
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Other Words From

  • al·lowa·ble·ness noun
  • al·lowa·bly adverb
  • preal·lowa·ble adjective
  • preal·lowa·bly adverb
  • unal·lowa·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of allowable1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Middle French word alouable. See allow, -able
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Example Sentences

The Los Angeles City Council is considering changing the way it sets annual allowable increases for rent-controlled properties for the first time in nearly 40 years.

The Icelandic government notice said the total allowable catch followed advice from the Norwegian Fisheries Agency's fishing advice "which is based on sustainable use and a precautionary approach".

From BBC

The company can continue selling tuning devices and software that California regulators have deemed do not increase pollution above allowable levels.

Laws passed in conservative states have restricted access to abortion, sometimes by making it allowable only if the woman’s life is at risk.

Without a new deal in place, Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

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