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approvable

American  
[uh-proo-vuh-buhl] / əˈpru və bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being approved.

  2. worthy of being approved; commendable.


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Etymology

Origin of approvable

1400–50; late Middle English. See approve, -able


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“There’s a litany of reasons why it’s approvable: their physical characteristics. Conor’s the taller guy, has a longer reach, is a southpaw, clearly the younger fighter at 29 to Floyd at 40,” Bennett said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2017

Volkswagen has not submitted an approvable recall plan to bring the vehicles into compliance and reduce pollution.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 13, 2016

Johnson was more circumspect, arguing that the sites are "within the ambit of what's approvable under the consent decree" while conceding shortcomings.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2011

Still, the department said it believed an approvable settlement might be achievable, perhaps by requiring rights holders to opt in to the settlement.

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2010

Sectional cases are very convenient, and are now being designed in artistic styles, but are not yet altogether approvable for the parlor or living room.

From The Complete Home by Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth) Laughlin

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