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allowable

 adjective
     
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al‧low‧a‧ble
1 acceptable according to the rules [= permissible]:
The maximum allowable dosage is two tablets a day.
2BF allowable costs are costs that you do not pay tax on:
allowable deductions such as alimony and business expenses
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