Allow
/əˈlaʊ/
Definitions
- (v.) To give permission or consent to do something.
The court allowed the motion to proceed.
- (v.) To make something possible or feasible.
The contract allows for early termination.
Forms
- allows
- allowed
- allowing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'allow' often implies formal permission, and its usage can be critical in defining rights or obligations within contracts or procedural rules.
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