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justiciable

|jus-ti-ci-a-ble|

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/dʒʌˈstɪʃiəbl/

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/dʒʌˈstɪʃəbl/

court-decided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'justiciable' originates from French, specifically the word 'justiciable', where 'justici-' meant 'justice' and '-able' meant 'capable of'.

Historical Evolution

'justiciable' changed from the French word 'justiciable' and eventually became the modern English word 'justiciable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being judged', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being decided by a court of law'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being decided by a court of law.

The dispute was deemed justiciable by the court.

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Last updated: 2025/05/07 14:39