approvable
Americanadjective
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capable of being approved.
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worthy of being approved; commendable.
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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
But approvable authority there is none for such a proposition.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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