allowed

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adjective

1. permitted or authorized.

   In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.

2. Physics.,  involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.

   allowed transition.

Other Word Forms

• unallowed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allowed¹

First recorded in 1300–50; allow, -ed ²

Example Sentences

By the time he left the department in 2022, he had developed lucrative side hustles, including a luxury car rental business and an app that allowed actors to audition remotely.

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They will all have reached puberty, but will be younger than 16 - and will have to meet strict criteria, undergo intensive medical and psychological screening before they are allowed to start taking puberty blockers.

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He appeared more comfortable as the game progressed amid play calls that increasingly allowed him to throw the ball farther downfield.

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In January 2024, the first ETFs were launched that allowed investors to buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in ordinary investment accounts, including IRAs.

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He agreed to the terms set out by the commission, which allowed him to conclude his service on the bench and retire after 20 years.

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