allowable

adjective

ə-ˈlau̇-ə-bəl How to pronounce allowable (audio)
Definition of allowablenext
as in acceptable
that may be permitted international travel without a passport isn't allowable

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Recent Examples of allowable These systems tend to operate within a tight, allowable set of actions, where the system is restricted by deterministic, hard logic, outside of the AI's decision making. — Anthony Spadaro, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In 2022, Alameda County voters amended Measure D to increase the allowable size of agricultural buildings and covered equestrian arenas relative to the surrounding parcel. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Although Messi and De Paul could have taken the allowable 21 days off following the World Cup, per FIFA rules, Messi returned to the Inter Miami training grounds on Wednesday. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 Before the accident, Bering Air routinely flew its planes over the safe weight and used an incorrect maximum allowable weight for icing conditions, the report noted. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for allowable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowable
  1. acceptable
  2. permissible
  3. admissible
  4. legal
Adjective
  • Too often, the pressure is not to go further, but to remain legible, acceptable, and marketable.
    — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But this seemed an acceptable trade-off for a childhood in which kids quickly learned to act independently.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • Under the screen-time policy, students have no access to screens until the second grade and permissible screen time is gradually expanded as students get older.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • All prospective adopters were required to do was show up in person with a credit card, a winning bid and proof of a legally permissible place to keep a barnyard animal.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of permissible
Adjective
  • In his court order, Hippler said the prosecution and the defense must follow court rules detailing what evidence is admissible or otherwise be subject to sanctions, the AP reported.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The lingerie, which was considered somewhat risqué, met a need in the Spanish consumer that was beginning to be admissible as the Franco regime came to an end.
    — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of admissible
Adjective
  • Multiple sources told OutKick that school administrators, along with Governor Jeff Landry and President Wade Rousse were discussing the situation with LSU legal counsel throughout Thursday evening and all of Friday.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Jordan Lyle out The Hurricanes on Thursday officially ruled out Jordan Lyle for Friday’s game against Stanford as the junior running back continues to await legal clarity following his August arrest.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of legal

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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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