as in acceptable
that may be permitted
international travel without a passport isn't allowable
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Recent Examples of allowable
Regulatory agencies like the FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) have strict guidelines for allowable levels of N-nitroso compounds in pharmaceuticals.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Notably, the Biden-Harris administration has moved to protect beneficiaries from large increases by capping the allowable increase in Part D premiums at $35 per month in 2025, KFF's Neuman said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
The company can continue selling tuning devices and software that California regulators have deemed do not increase pollution above allowable levels.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Toughness was developed, in ways that would not be allowable today.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Notably, the Biden-Harris administration has moved to protect beneficiaries from large increases by capping the allowable increase in Part D premiums at $35 per month in 2025, KFF's Neuman said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
The company can continue selling tuning devices and software that California regulators have deemed do not increase pollution above allowable levels.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Toughness was developed, in ways that would not be allowable today.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowable
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Why would Schoen need to throw a Hail Mary when three wins is acceptable in New York?Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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He’s been as big a plus on defense as expected, and offensively, he’s delivered more than two assists for every turnover and hit an acceptable 35.6 percent from 3.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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This type of activity would be permissible under current NIL rules but wasn’t allowed at the time.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Set firm expectations around what is and isn't permissible if employees choose to discuss politics in the office.Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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However, those tests are not admissible in state court proceedings.Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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In civil litigation, anyone can sue without needing any admissible evidence to get started.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the company's legal woes, MyPillow representatives were notably absent at a court hearing last month aimed at addressing the payment dispute.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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This week's flurry of legal activity echoed Trump's efforts to delay his trial last year, with his lawyers racing to the state court system's Appellate Division on successive days, only to be denied.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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