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allowedly

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al·​low·​ed·​ly | \ ə-ˈlau̇-əd-lē How to pronounce allowedly (audio) \

Definition of allowedly

: by allowance : admittedly

First Known Use of allowedly

1600, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allowedly

allowed, past participle of allow + -ly entry 2

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“Allowedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allowedly. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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