allowed

[ uh-loud ]

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 Words From

• un·al·lowed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allowed¹

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

Example Sentences

Although the authorities have been blocking food and water, they have temporarily allowed local residents to send some supplies down by rope.

From BBC

Emails reportedly sent in advance of official visits, including to a VIP lunch, ask for "no bananas" to be allowed on certain premises and refer to Brandberg having a "strong allergy" to the fruit.

From BBC

The SNP MSP added: “I am a football fan. I follow Aberdeen. But I should not have allowed the impression to be given that this played any role in my engagements and I am sorry for my error.”

From BBC

Junior point guard Dylan Andrews, who sat out the Bruins’ victory over Boston University on Monday with a groin injury, remained sidelined for the portion of practice reporters were allowed to observe Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Between 1979 and 1997, Tanton launched or helped create more than eight organizations aimed at curtailing immigration or preserving English-speaking culture, building an unparalleled modern force for shaping the debate about who should and should not be allowed into the United States.

From Salon

Related Words

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• received
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• universal
• welcomed