Meaning of allowable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈlaʊəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    allowable

    Definitions

    1. deductible according to the tax laws

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  2. 2. deserving to be allowed or considered

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  3. 3. possible to allow

    Examples

    • « a degree of freedom allowable among friends »

    Synonyms

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