— allowableness , n. — allowably , adv.
/euh low"euh beuhl/ , adj.
1. that may be allowed; legitimate; permissible: an allowable tax deduction.
n.
2. something, as an action or amount, that is allowed.
3. Ecol. See allowable cut .
[ 1350-1400; ME alouable. See ALLOW, -ABLE ]