suable

[ soo-uh-buhl ]

adjective

liable to be sued; capable of being sued.

Origin of suable

First recorded in 1615–25; sue + -able

Other words from suable

su·a·bil·i·ty, noun
su·a·bly, adverb

Words Nearby suable

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How to use suable in a sentence

Hence, a note payable on the first day of the month is not due and suable until the fourth.
The Government Class Book | Andrew W. Young
When do notes payable on demand, or in which no time of payment is mentioned, become due and suable?
The Government Class Book | Andrew W. Young

British Dictionary definitions for suable

suable

/ (ˈsjuːəbəl) /

adjective

liable to be sued in a court

Origin of suable

C17: from sue + -able

Derived forms of suable

suability, noun

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