allowed
Americanadjective
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permitted or authorized.
In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.
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Physics. involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.
allowed transition.
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The fire forced the evacuation of 30,000 people but authorities said 15,000 have been allowed to return.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has been allowed to stay in the UK with his family for six months, after initially being detained at the border.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It was 100 degrees in Encino, but the reading from the wet-bulb device measuring heat and humidity gave out a number that allowed for practice to take place with precautionary measures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Some stores are allowed to open but are limited to selling government-certified necessities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Slavery’s advocates felt the practice should be allowed to expand into the country’s new western territories.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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