allowable

adjective

al·​low·​able ə-ˈlau̇-ə-bəl How to pronounce allowable (audio)
: permissible
allowable income tax deductions
allowably adverb

Examples of allowable in a Sentence

international travel without a passport isn't allowable
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The agency also said the plant exceeded allowable bacteria counts for E. coli three times in January and May of 2020 and May 2021. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2025 The 2025 Guidelines harp on the threat of criminal liability and say less about possible allowable information exchanges. Alden Abbott, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates that households with incomes in the top 20% would disproportionately benefit from any effort to raise the maximum allowable deductions for state and local taxes. Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025 According to the agent, who asked for anonymity in order to speak freely, the landlord ordered her to increase rent on a Santa Monica listing beyond the allowable threshold, bypassing the agent’s warning about the law. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for allowable 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English alowable, allowable "proper, admissible," borrowed from Anglo-French alouable, from aluer, aloer "to accept as legally valid, permit" + -able -able — more at allow

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allowable was in the 15th century

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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allowable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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