warrantable

[ wawr-uhn-tuh-buhl, wor- ]

/ ˈwɔr ən tə bəl, ˈwɒr- /

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adjective

capable of being warranted.

(of deer) of a legal age for hunting.

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Origin of warrantable

First recorded in 1575–85; warrant + -able

non·war·rant·a·ble, adjectivenon·war·rant·a·bly, adverbun·war·rant·a·ble, adjectiveun·war·rant·a·bly, adverb

un·war·rant·a·ble·ness, noun

Oddly enough this assumption—the most warrantable of the lot—was the earliest to fall under disrepute.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
It is a necessary and warrantable pride to disdain to walk servilely behind any individual, however elevated his rank.
Seven Discourses on Art|Joshua Reynolds
He had no fault to find with the captain for his decision against him, which seemed to be natural and warrantable.
Stand By The Union|Oliver Optic
Her private room was sacred to herself alone, and unless armed with a most warrantable errand nobody ever ventured to disturb her.
The Leader of the Lower School|Angela Brazil

The chosen bulls are then christened, and entered upon the breeder's list of warrantable animals.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan