allowable

[uh-lou-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. that may be allowed; legitimate; permissible.

   an allowable tax deduction.

noun

1. something, as an action or amount, that is allowed.

2. Ecology.,  allowable cut.

allowable

/ əˈlaʊəbəl /

adjective

1. permissible; admissible

Other Word Forms

• allowably adverb
• allowableness noun
• preallowable adjective
• preallowably adverb
• unallowable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allowable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Middle French word alouable. See allow, -able

Example Sentences

Betancur took the maximum allowable and added private loans to cover the rest.

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The resulting cascade on the court system has been compounded by Pirro’s push for prosecutors to bring the harshest charges allowable, even for minor infractions.

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The combination of the new utility costs and rent hikes resulted in total increases of up to 20%, more than double the allowable amount, according to the suit.

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It was also his first Kentucky Derby win, although he was fined $62,000 and suspended two days for using his riding crop eight times on Sovereignty, two over the allowable number.

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Musk's departure comes 130 days after Trump returned to office, the maximum allowable through his status as a "special government employee".

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Related Words

• acceptable 
• admissible 
• legal 
• proper