Allowed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in general contexts to indicate that something is not prohibited.

• She is allowed to go to the party
• Pets are allowed in this park

Used to indicate that something is allowed, often in formal or legal contexts.

• Smoking is not permitted in the building
• Is it permitted to park here?

Used in formal contexts to indicate official permission, often implying that someone with the proper authority has granted it.

• Only authorized personnel can access this area
• The bank authorized the transaction

Used when something has been accepted or agreed upon officially, often by an authority.

• The new policy was approved by the board
• His visa application was approved

Used to describe something that is permitted, often in a more informal or everyday context.

• Are we allowed to park here? Pets are not allowed in this building

Typically employed to indicate something that meets a certain standard or is satisfactory; often used in a more formal context than 'allowed'.

• Her work was acceptable, but there is room for improvement
• It’s not acceptable to arrive late to the meeting

Commonly used in formal or official contexts to describe something that is allowed according to a rule, law, or guideline.

• Smoking is not permissible in this area
• Is it permissible for students to use calculators during the exam?

Usually used in a legal or formal context to describe something that is considered valid or allowable, often referring to evidence or data presented in a legal proceeding.

• This evidence is not admissible in court
• Only certain types of documents are admissible for verification