excisable

[ ek-sahy-zuh-buhl, ik-sahy- ]

adjective

1. subject to excise duty.

excisable

/ ɪkˈsaɪzəbəl /

adjective

1. liable to an excise tax
2. suitable for deletion

Word History and Origins

Origin of excisable¹

First recorded in 1680–90; excise ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

The most material are the general licenses which the law requires to be taken out by all dealers in excisable commodities.

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