assignable
Americanadjective
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capable of being specified.
The word has no assignable meaning in our language.
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capable of being attributed.
This work is assignable to a 12th-century poet.
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Law. capable of being assigned.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of assignable
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at assign, -able
Example Sentences
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It states that “the individual rights … constitute property rights and are freely assignable and licensable, and do not expire upon the death of the individual so protected.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Despite not having “Pro” in the name, the Compact comes with the same customization features as the Split Pad Pro, including assignable back paddles and the option to engage turbo mode for superfast button presses.
From The Verge • Sep. 12, 2022
Hope they didn't sign a long term lease on the premises, but if they did, hope it is "assignable."
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2018
"Maiden Lane's intent was to receive all transferable and assignable benefits associated with the securities and related instruments, including litigation claims associated with those securities or their acquisition by AIG," the settlement said.
From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2013
McGowan, to compel him to relinquish a well formed plan, without any assignable reason, and pursue one entirely different.
From Studies in the Out-Lying Fields of Psychic Science by Tuttle, Hudson
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