allowable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- allowableness noun
- allowably adverb
- preallowable adjective
- preallowably adverb
- unallowable adjective
Etymology
Origin of allowable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Middle French word alouable. See allow, -able
Example Sentences
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Over the weekend, he threatened to raise the tariffs to the maximum level allowable under the law of 15%.
The new duty by law is only temporary -- allowable for 150 days.
From Barron's
“We do not reduce the parent’s benefit amount because it is not part of the maximum allowable amount,” the Social Security Administration said.
From MarketWatch
The government passed a new public-private partnership External link law last year, which will streamline the process and expand allowable funding sources for rebuilding the country.
From Barron's
Utilities make money by earning a rate of return on their capital investments; if their allowable investments decline, their returns will, too.
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