Associations to the word «Allowable»

Wiktionary

ALLOWABLE, adjective. Appropriate; satisfactory; acceptable.
ALLOWABLE, adjective. Intellectually admissible; valid; probable.
ALLOWABLE, adjective. Able to be added or deducted in consideration of something.
ALLOWABLE, adjective. Permissible; tolerable; legitimate.
ALLOWABLE, adjective. (obsolete) Praiseworthy.

Dictionary definition

ALLOWABLE, adjective. Deductible according to the tax laws.
ALLOWABLE, adjective. That may be permitted especially as according to rule; "permissible behavior in school"; "a permissible tax deduction".
ALLOWABLE, adjective. Deserving to be allowed or considered.

Wise words

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