actionable

[ak-shuh-nuh-buhl]

adjective

1. furnishing ground for a lawsuit.

2. liable to a lawsuit.

3. ready to go or be put into action; ready for use.

   to retrieve actionable copy from a computer.

actionable

/ ˈækʃənəbəl /

adjective

1. law affording grounds for legal action

Other Word Forms

• actionability noun
• actionably adverb
• nonactionable adjective
• nonactionably adverb
• unactionable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of actionable¹

First recorded in 1585–95; action + -able

Example Sentences

“Its purpose is to assess the County’s alert and evacuation systems … and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen future response efforts.”

From Los Angeles Times

He was cleared in all four actionable claims brought by Vanessa LeMaistre, who first raised her allegations in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles in October 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

In a court filing, Dobbins said he was not guilty of “any actionable conduct” and denied Julian’s characterization of the recording, asserting that “the recording speaks for itself.”

From Salon

But an opinion that implies a false fact is still defamatory, it is still actionable and presidents are not immune from civil lawsuits for defamation.

From Salon

To some, this fight is not simply about the congressional maps; it could provide Democrats with actionable opposition their base is hungry for.

From Salon