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
Recent Examples on the Web The overall median allowable costs for patients with potential complications topped $20,600 in 2023, compared to roughly $16,700 in pregnancies with no potential complications. Tina Reed, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024 Other allowable grapes include Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Mammolo, Malvasia Nera, and Pugnitello. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024 Factoring in the league’s maximum allowable debt of $1.4 billion, that leaves an equity burden of $3.8 billion. Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024 And unlike your traditional pliers-style multitool, which usually have a blade longer than the allowable length for airline hand luggage, Toolkey II is TSA compliant. Dave Gosling, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for allowable 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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