allowable
adjective
that may be allowed; legitimate; permissible.
unallowable
-
a word derived from
allowable.
Example Sentences
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“The Authority improperly reimbursed consultants for travel expenses that appeared unallowable under regulations intended to ensure economy to the State.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Because of the administrative overcharge, many Oklahomans who applied for ERA awards were denied assistance because the unallowable charges were kept by the foundation, Byrd said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
This is a function of the nature of words to be true or false, allowable or unallowable.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
The department doesn't have authority to reject a district's spending, she said, unless it's "definitely unallowable."
From Fox News ● Oct. 6, 2021
Mr. Allewinde had asked a leading, and therefore an unallowable question.
From The Macdermots of Ballycloran by Anthony Trollope
