returnable

[ ri-tur-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that may be returned:

   returnable merchandise.

2. requiring a return, as a writ to the court from which it is issued.

noun

1. a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a deposit.

Other Words From

• re·turna·bili·ty noun
• unre·turna·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of returnable¹

1375–1425; 1960–65 returnable fordef 3; late Middle English retournable. See return, -able

Example Sentences

Let a habeas corpus issue in this case according to the prayer of the petitioner, returnable forthwith.

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A writ of habeas corpus was forthwith sued out, returnable before Judge Grier.

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This is very important, as imperfect books that have been “pulled” are not returnable to the bookseller.

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No purchased property shall be returnable to the seller on account of a defect therein which has developed after the sale.

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Let attachment and monition issue as prayed returnable on Monday the 9th day of May, 1898.

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