defeasible [dih-fee -zuh -buh l]
Word Origin
See more synonyms for defeasible on Thesaurus.com capable of being annulled or terminated. Show More
Origin of defeasible From the
Anglo-French word
defesible, dating back to
1580–90. See
defeasance ,
-ible Related forms de·fea·si·ble·ness , de·fea·si·bil·i·ty , noun non·de·fea·si·bil·i·ty , noun non·de·fea·si·ble , adjective non·de·fea·si·ble·ness , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Related Words for defeasible fruitless ,
indecisive ,
worthless ,
unable ,
unproductive ,
inefficient ,
limited ,
inadequate ,
inept ,
null ,
impotent ,
powerless ,
feeble ,
ineffectual ,
futile ,
unsuccessful ,
unprofitable ,
incompetent ,
abortive ,
barren British Dictionary definitions for defeasible law (of an estate or interest in land) capable of being defeated or rendered void philosophy (of a judgment, opinion, etc) having a presupposition in its favour but open to revision if countervailing evidence becomes known Compare incorrigible (def. 3) Show More
Derived Forms defeasibleness or defeasibility , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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