Allotable: meaning, definitions and examples

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allotable

 

[ əˈlɒtəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal term

Capable of being allotted or assigned to a particular person or group.

Synonyms

allocable, apportionable, assignable.

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Word Description / Examples
allotable

Another variation of 'allotable'; however, generally not as commonly used and might be used interchangeably with 'allotable'.

  • The resources are allotable based on the criteria set by the management.
  • According to the guidelines, these funds are allotable for educational purposes.
assignable

Used broadly for any task, duties, or responsibilities that can be allocated or designated to someone; also can be used in legal contexts for rights or property.

  • The tasks are easily assignable to different team members.
  • The rights to the property are assignable under the terms of the contract.
allocable

Typically used in more formal or technical contexts, especially in finance and accounting to refer to the assignment of expenses or funds.

  • We need to determine the allocable costs for each division.
  • The allocable funds should be clearly specified in the report.
apportionable

Commonly used in legal and formal contexts to describe something that can be divided among different parties, often with a focus on fairness and proportionality.

  • The estate is apportionable among the heirs according to the will.
  • Profits from the joint venture are apportionable according to the agreed percentage.

Examples of usage

  • The land was deemed allotable to the indigenous community.
  • This decision rendered the funds allotable to the various departments.
  • The judge ruled that the assets were allotable to the spouse in the divorce settlement.

Translations

Translations of the word "allotable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distribuível

🇮🇳 विभाज्य

🇩🇪 zuteilbar

🇮🇩 dapat dialokasikan

🇺🇦 розподільний

🇵🇱 przydzielany

🇯🇵 割り当て可能な (wariate kanōna)

🇫🇷 attribuable

🇪🇸 asignable

🇹🇷 tahsis edilebilir

🇰🇷 할당 가능한 (haldang ganeunghan)

🇸🇦 قابل للتخصيص

🇨🇿 přidělitelný

🇸🇰 pridelený

🇨🇳 可分配的 (kě fēnpèi de)

🇸🇮 dodeljiv

🇮🇸 úthlutunarhæfur

🇰🇿 бөлінетін

🇬🇪 დაყოფადი

🇦🇿 təyin edilə bilən

🇲🇽 asignable

Etymology

The word 'allotable' originates from the verb 'allot', which comes from the Middle English word 'aloten', meaning to assign or distribute. The concept of allotting or assigning shares or portions has been a part of legal and administrative language for centuries, with 'allotable' emerging as an adjective form to describe the capability of being assigned or distributed. The term is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to assets, funds, or resources that can be allocated to specific individuals or groups.

See also: allotment, allotting.