allowable

American  

[uh-lou-uh-buhl] / əˈlaʊ ə bəl /

adjective

1. that may be allowed; legitimate; permissible.

   an allowable tax deduction.

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noun

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

2. Ecology. allowable cut.

allowable British  

/ əˈlaʊəbəl /

adjective

1. permissible; admissible

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of allowable

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

Example Sentences

The EPA's actions on E15 and E10 go into effect on May 1 -- the agency's official start of the summer season -- for 20 days, the maximum allowable under the Clean Air Act.

From Barron's

In recent years, Congress has also expanded the list of allowable reasons to take a hardship withdrawal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the weekend, he threatened to raise the tariffs to the maximum level allowable under the law of 15%.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new duty by law is only temporary -- allowable for 150 days.

From Barron's

“We do not reduce the parent’s benefit amount because it is not part of the maximum allowable amount,” the Social Security Administration said.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• acceptable
• admissible
• legal
• proper