actionability
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/ˌækʃəˈnæbɪlɪti/
(actionable)
legal potential
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actionability' originates from the English word 'actionable', which is derived from the Latin word 'actio', meaning 'a doing, a driving'.
Historical Evolution
'actionable' evolved from the Old French word 'action', which was adopted into Middle English as 'action', eventually leading to the modern English word 'actionable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being acted upon', but over time it evolved into its current legal context of 'subject to legal action'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being actionable; the condition of being subject to legal action.
The actionability of the claim was questioned by the court.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 22:36