allowable

al·low·able

adj \ə-ˈlau̇-ə-bəl\

Definition of ALLOWABLE

: permissible <allowable income tax deductions>

— al·low·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of ALLOWABLE

1. <international travel without a passport isn't allowable>

First Known Use of ALLOWABLE

15th century

Related to ALLOWABLE

Synonyms: admissible, permissible

Antonyms: banned, barred, forbidden, impermissible, inadmissible, interdicted, prohibited, proscribed, verboten

Related Words: acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable; accredited, allowed, authorized, certified, endorsed (also indorsed), licensed, OK (or okay), permitted, sanctioned, warranted; lawful, legal, licit; mandatory, ordered, required

Near Antonyms: intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unendurable; objectionable; denied, disallowed, refused, rejected, vetoed; repressed, suppressed; outlawed

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