Allowed
/əˈlaʊd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Permitted by law or rule; officially sanctioned or lawful.
The defendant was allowed to present additional evidence during the trial.
- (v. (past participle)) Having given permission or consent; authorized.
The court allowed the motion to dismiss.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "allowed" often denotes formal permission granted by a court or authority, and is frequently used in procedural contexts such as motions or evidence submission.
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