as in acceptable
that may be permitted
international travel without a passport isn't allowable
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Recent Examples of allowable
The calculation involves multiple factors, including household size, income sources and allowable expenses.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Republicans also to save $150 million next fiscal year by delaying allowable new hires throughout the fiscal year.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The bill would add separation due to federal immigration enforcement as another allowable reason.
—CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The bill would add separation due to federal immigration enforcement as another allowable reason.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Republicans also to save $150 million next fiscal year by delaying allowable new hires throughout the fiscal year.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
The bill would add separation due to federal immigration enforcement as another allowable reason.
—CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The bill would add separation due to federal immigration enforcement as another allowable reason.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowable
Adjective
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It cannot be targeted solely at civilian populations, but harm to civilians is acceptable.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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However, a lot of the other content Cassie created would very much be acceptable, including any adult role play without reference to minors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The courts have occasionally ruled that prior restraint over news coverage of criminal proceedings is permissible in order to protect a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Defenders of the emergency docket frequently claim that the court’s conduct is permissible because its orders are temporary.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The concentration in the air of chemicals from the fire surpassed admissible levels, officials said, and authorities advised residents to stay indoors.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The judge must determine whether each expert's testimony is admissible before the jury can hear it.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowable. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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