allowable

• Qualifie ce qui est permis ou autorisé, notamment dans le cadre de règles ou de limites établies.

Describes something that is permitted or allowed, especially within a set of rules or limits.

1. Tax-deductibleB2formallegal

   Permitted to be subtracted from gross income when calculating taxable income, according to tax regulations.

   déductible des impôts

   • Business travel expenses are allowable deductions on your tax return.
   • The accountant confirmed that the donation is an allowable expense.
   • Only certain medical costs are considered allowable under the new tax law.

   Synonymesdeductible

2. Permitted by ruleB1formal

   Allowed or acceptable according to a specific rule, regulation, or standard.

   Permis selon une règle

   • The referee determined that the tackle was allowable under the new rules.
   • Only one carry-on bag is allowable on this flight.
   • The judge ruled that the evidence was not allowable in court.

   Synonymesacceptableadmissibleauthorizedlegitimatelicitpermissiblesanctioned

   Antonymesforbiddenprohibited

3. Worthy of considerationB2formal

   Deserving to be accepted, considered, or permitted.

   Digne d'être pris en considération

   • Her argument was allowable and the committee agreed to review it.
   • The proposal is allowable and should be discussed further.
   • His request for an extension was deemed allowable by the manager.

   Synonymesacceptableadmissibledefensiblejustifiablelegitimatepermissiblereasonablevalid

   Antonymesforbiddenimpermissibleinadmissibleunacceptable