allowedtokeep
phraseUK /əˈlaʊd tə kiːp/
US /əˈlaʊd tə kiːp/
You are allowed to keep something when someone says you can have it and not give it back.
After the game, the coach told the kids they were allowed to keep the practice balls.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having official permission to hold onto an item for a period of time.
Library books are allowed to keep for three weeks before they are due.
3. Being permitted to retain something instead of returning it.
The hotel said guests are allowed to keep the room key as a souvenir.
4. Having the right to stay in possession of something after a deal or event.
Winners are allowed to keep the trophy until next year's contest.