exigible

[ ek-si-juh-buhl ]

adjective

1. liable to be exacted; requirable.

exigible

/ ˈɛksɪdʒəbəl /

adjective

1. liable to be exacted or required

   part of the debt is exigible this month

Other Words From

• un·exi·gi·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exigible¹

From French, dating back to 1600–10; exigent, -ible

Word History and Origins

Origin of exigible¹

C17: from French, from exiger to demand, from Latin exigere; see exigent

Example Sentences

The whole sum is exigible from the whole borough every time a geld is imposed.

From Project Gutenberg

Such other portions of principal as, though not exigible, we are still free to pay when we please.

From Project Gutenberg