excisable

American  

[ek-sahy-zuh-buhl, ik-sahy-] / ˈɛk saɪ zə bəl, ɪkˈsaɪ- /

adjective

1. subject to excise duty.

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excisable British  

/ ɪkˈsaɪzəbəl /

adjective

1. liable to an excise tax

2. suitable for deletion

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Etymology

Origin of excisable

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

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, “Swann in Love” isn’t quite as excisable as it might seem.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022

DRAWBACK, in commerce, the paying back of a duty previously paid upon the exportation of excisable articles or upon the re-exportation of foreign goods.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various

They recommended a run for gold upon the savings banks, an entire abstinence from excisable articles, and universal cessation from work.

From Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men by Edwards, Eliezer

The trade was entirely destroyed by Mr. Pitt's celebrated commutation law, which, by reducing the duties upon excisable articles, enabled lawful dealer to compete with the smuggler.

From Guy Mannering by Scott, Walter, Sir

I am afraid that in the obscurity below, Mr. Moggridge inspected the weighing of ship's stores and sealing of excisable goods in a very perfunctory manner.

From The Astonishing History of Troy Town by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir