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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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“If they weren’t YouTube stars, this fight is still approvable in every commission in this country as debut athletes,” Andy Foster, the executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, said in an interview.

From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2019

“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

"For I sincerely regret the entire affair," Sir Gresley concluded, "and am desirous to follow a course approvable by all men of honor."

From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by James Branch Cabell

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