as in acceptable
that may be permitted
international travel without a passport isn't allowable
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Recent Examples of allowable
Those are the allowable strings in this silly example, okay?
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Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
However, increasing the allowable floor area ratio and the use of air rights have upped the neighborhood’s property value and the coalition’s activism, according to supporter Katie Sue Nicklos, CEO and owner of Wing & Weft Gloves.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported that the company has a history of drivers being repeatedly cited for exceeding the number of allowable hours on the road.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
The current allowable annual tax-free contribution from firms is $5,250, but that amount will increase with inflation.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
However, increasing the allowable floor area ratio and the use of air rights have upped the neighborhood’s property value and the coalition’s activism, according to supporter Katie Sue Nicklos, CEO and owner of Wing & Weft Gloves.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported that the company has a history of drivers being repeatedly cited for exceeding the number of allowable hours on the road.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2025
The current allowable annual tax-free contribution from firms is $5,250, but that amount will increase with inflation.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowable
Adjective
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The wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution came in at 10 parts per million, about 20% of acceptable strength.—
David J. Neal
Updated August 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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The passenger, who goes by u/allons-y11 on Reddit, took to the platform on August 17 with a post that has drawn almost 800 upvotes and dozens of comments over what qualifies as acceptable cabin baggage.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The order related to the nation’s capital will task law enforcement agencies with ensuring that people arrested in the District of Columbia are held in federal custody to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, according to the White House.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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The $0 monthly minimum payment is still permissible, said Carole Trone, executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Adams returned to court for a post-conviction relief hearing, with the judge ultimately ruling a video of Autry recanting his testimony was not admissible in court, according to Court TV.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The court ruled that Knox's initial testimony, which was typed by the police, would not be admissible as evidence in the retrial.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There's also no legal requirement to report a find, but the state encourages it.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Last week's ruling by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery of San Antonio adds to a growing wave of legal challenges on the matter in a fight that could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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