Allowedly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that conveys the notion of being permitted or accepted
2. In a manner that indicates authorization or acknowledgment of a particular circumstance
3. Done in a way that has official permission or approval

Etymology: "Allowedly" is a plain formation: the past participle "allowed" with the adverb-forming suffix "-ly" attached. "Allowed" itself comes from the verb "allow," which descends from Old French "alouer" (to approve, grant), ultimately from Latin "allaudare," to praise, and the sense of permitting grew out of that idea of formal approval. Adding "-ly" to a participle that already carries that sense of authorisation produces an adverb meaning "in a permitted manner," so the word describes an action done with official sanction rather than merely tolerated.

Synonyms: permissibly, admittedly, granted

Antonyms: forbiddenly, prohibitedly