allow of

phrasal verb

allowed of; allowing of; allows of
formal
: to make (something) possible : permit
The evidence allows of two possible interpretations.

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“Allow of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allow%20of. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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