arbitrable

[ ahr-bi-truh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of arbitration; subject to the decision of an arbiter or arbitrator:

   an arbitrable dispute.

Other Words From

• non·arbi·tra·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arbitrable¹

1525–35; (< Middle French ) < Latin arbitr ( ārī ) to decide ( arbitrate ) + -able

Example Sentences

If they do, they will pass the line which at present separates arbitrable from non-arbitrable matter.

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