Allowed Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms allowed American [uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /

adjective

1. permitted or authorized.

   In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.

2. Physics. involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.

   allowed transition.

Other Word Forms

• unallowed adjective

Etymology

Origin of allowed

First recorded in 1300–50; allow, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Oil prices fell to below $100 a barrel early Friday following reports that Indian oil tankers may soon be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's

The public is allowed to submit written comments to the Federal Register over the next 45 days.

From The Wall Street Journal

The public is allowed to submit written comments to the Federal Register over the next 45 days.

From The Wall Street Journal

The program progressively lowers the amount of greenhouse gas emissions allowed in the state, and lets emitters buy and sell unused pollution credits, or allowances.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff relayed what had happened, said everyone else was safe and eventually allowed its 1,800-plus pupils to go home early.

From BBC

Related Words

• acknowledged
• approved
• authorized
• confirmed
• conventional
• customary
• endorsed
• established
• fashionable
• popular
• preferred
• received
• recognized
• sanctioned
• time-honored
• universal
• welcomed

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