1. Things that are permitted or allowed; items or amounts that are acceptable or authorized.
Usage: Usually plural; often used in technical, legal, or regulatory contexts.

Examples

• The tax code lists all allowables for business deductions.
• Dietary allowables for sodium intake are set by health organizations.
• The contract specifies which expenses are allowables under the agreement.
• Customs officials checked the allowables for duty-free imports.
• The insurance policy outlines the allowables for medical procedures.