allowable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite deductible according to the tax laws
  2. adjective that may be permitted especially as according to rule
    permissible.
    • permissible behavior in school
    • a permissible tax deduction
  3. adjective satellite deserving to be allowed or considered

WordNet

Al*low"a*ble adjective
Etymology
F. allouable.
Definitions
  1. Praiseworthy; laudable. Obs. Hacket.
  2. 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.

Webster 1913