Adjective
- 1. allowable, deductible (vs. nondeductible)
- usage: deductible according to the tax laws
- 2. permissible (vs. impermissible), allowable, tolerable
- usage: that may be permitted especially as according to rule; "permissible behavior in school"; "a permissible tax deduction"
- 3. allowable, admissible (vs. inadmissible)
- usage: deserving to be allowed or considered
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