allowed

Definition for allowed

adjective as in approved

adjective as in licensed

adjective as in permitted

adjective as in recognized

adjective as in sanctioned

adjective as in unrestricted

adjective as in warranted

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He allowed the matter to proceed and said Massa had a "real prospect of proving at trial" his case for damages.

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If the fantasy or the fact of getting away with murder is allowed to become the measure of political power in this country, it will mark the death of America’s constitutional republic.

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Opening the prosecution's case, Tom Little KC said Carrick was "predatory and controlling", and the judge ruled jurors could be told of his previous convictions, which is something that is usually not allowed in trials.

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They have allowed only 21 shots on target in the Premier League this season, including three across their last five matches.

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His father said the settlement allowed the family to draw a line under a "painful legal chapter".

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