Now the state would lead the nation in trying to define an acceptable use of its resources.

If by 'suddenly' you actually mean 'starting back 2001' then yes, that's an acceptable use of the word.

The phone companies have determined what they consider acceptable use, and users shouldn't be punished for using all of that cap.

Most school E-mail systems have policies detailing "acceptable use" of their systems.

This mission has a diplomatic component, and devoting one person to that task is an acceptable use of resources.

It points to Virgin's acceptable use and traffic management policies.

Fighting to help a weaker party was an acceptable use of force.

Some people say the only acceptable use of pesticides is no use.

The courts are an acceptable use of the land from a zoning standpoint, and the developer expects them to be a commercial success.

Alternative energy provides the opportunity for the most profitable and environmentally acceptable non-food use of land.