returnable

[ ri-tur-nuh-buh l ]

/ rɪˈtɜr nə bəl /

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adjective

that may be returned: returnable merchandise.

requiring a return, as a writ to the court from which it is issued.

noun

a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a deposit.

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Origin of returnable

1375–1425; 1960–65 for def 3; late Middle English retournable. See return, -able

Related formsre·turn·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·re·turn·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for returnable

On dismissing the Parliament, he had instantly ordered the issue of writs for the assembling of a new one, returnable in six days.
Cassell's History of England, Vol. I (of 9)|Anonymous
Let a habeas corpus issue in this case according to the prayer of the petitioner, returnable forthwith.
The Old Pike|Thomas B. Searight
Hence an expedient was devised of issuing writs for a new parliament, returnable in six days.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam
This is very important, as imperfect books that have been “pulled” are not returnable to the bookseller.
Bookbinding, and the Care of Books|Douglas Cockerell

When the insured has overinsured on an unvalued policy, a proportionate part of the premium is returnable.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for returnable

returnable

/ (rɪˈtɜːnəbəl) /

adjective

able to be taken, given, or sent back

required to be returned by law, as a claim to the court from which it issued

Derived Formsreturnability, noun

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Word Origin and History for returnable