Definition of allowable Allowable

/ʌlawˈʌbʌl/ - [ulawubul] - al•low•a•ble

We found 10 definitions of allowable from 3 different sources.

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What does allowable mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

allowable - deserving to be allowed or considered
  admissible deserving to be admitted; "admissible evidence"
allowable - deductible according to the tax laws
allowable - that may be permitted especially as according to rule; "permissible behavior in school"; "a permissible tax deduction"
  permissible
  tolerable capable of being borne or endured; "the climate is at least tolerable"
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  • allowable (a.)
    Praiseworthy; laudable.
  • allowable (a.)
    Proper to be, or capable of being, allowed; permissible; admissible; not forbidden; not unlawful or improper; as, a certain degree of freedom is allowable among friends.

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