non-actionable
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/nɒnˈækʃənəbl/
not actionable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-actionable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'actionable,' which comes from the Latin word 'actio,' meaning 'a doing, a driving.'
Historical Evolution
'Actionable' evolved from the Latin 'actio' through Old French 'action' and Middle English 'accion,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'actionable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'actionable' meant 'capable of being acted upon,' but over time, 'non-actionable' evolved to mean 'not providing grounds for legal action.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be acted upon or not providing grounds for legal action.
The complaint was deemed non-actionable by the court.
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