allowable
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of allowable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Middle French word alouable. See allow, -able
Example Sentences
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But developers found it more profitable to subsidize 100% of their units at the smallest allowable discount, a rent affordable to households at 60% of median income.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
It’s also better to steer clear of utilities in the Southeastern U.S., where regulators have been generous on allowable rate increases.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
“The device’s lithium battery exceeded the maximum allowable size, so the customer was asked to remove it,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
In recent years, Congress has also expanded the list of allowable reasons to take a hardship withdrawal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
They proposed that the allowable daily dosage for a human being should be one-hundredth of a roentgen, about a tenth of the standard applied to X-rays.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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