returnable
a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a deposit.
Origin of returnable
1Other words from returnable
- re·turn·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- un·re·turn·a·ble, adjective
Words Nearby returnable
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How to use returnable in a sentence
Let a habeas corpus issue in this case according to the prayer of the petitioner, returnable forthwith.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightA writ of habeas corpus was forthwith sued out, returnable before Judge Grier.
The Trial of Theodore Parker | Theodore ParkerThis is very important, as imperfect books that have been “pulled” are not returnable to the bookseller.
Bookbinding, and the Care of Books | Douglas CockerellNo purchased property shall be returnable to the seller on account of a defect therein which has developed after the sale.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion | Najeeb M. SaleebyLet attachment and monition issue as prayed returnable on Monday the 9th day of May, 1898.
International Law | George Grafton Wilson and George Fox Tucker
British Dictionary definitions for returnable
/ (rɪˈtɜːnəbəl) /
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 forms of returnable
- returnability, noun
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