Contestable: meaning, definitions and examples

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contestable

 

[ kənˈtɛstəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal use

Contestable refers to something that can be challenged or disputed, particularly in a legal or formal context. It is often used to describe decisions or claims that are not final and may be subject to opposition.

Synonyms

arguable, challengeable, debateable, disputable

Examples of usage

  • The will is contestable due to lack of witnesses.
  • Her decision was contestable in court.
  • The results of the election are contestable.
  • The contestant's eligibility was contestable.

Translations

Translations of the word "contestable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contestável

🇮🇳 विवादित

🇩🇪 anfechtbar

🇮🇩 diperdebatkan

🇺🇦 оспорюваний

🇵🇱 kwestionowalny

🇯🇵 異議のある

🇫🇷 contestable

🇪🇸 contestable

🇹🇷 tartışılabilir

🇰🇷 논란의 여지가 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتحدي

🇨🇿 napadnutelný

🇸🇰 napadnuteľný

🇨🇳 可争议的

🇸🇮 sporen

🇮🇸 umdeilanlegur

🇰🇿 даулауға болатын

🇬🇪 დაპირებული

🇦🇿 mübahisəli

🇲🇽 contestable

Word origin

The word 'contestable' originates from the Latin term 'contestabilis,' which means 'capable of being contested.' This Latin term combines 'contestari,' meaning to dispute or challenge, and the suffix '-able,' indicating capability. The use of 'contestable' in English dates back to the late 18th century, where it began to be used primarily in legal contexts. As the legal system evolved, the term became associated with anything that could be challenged in court or other formal proceedings. Today, it encompasses a broader range of situations where something is open to argument or dispute, reflecting the ongoing nature of debate and discussion in various fields including law, politics, and academia.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,167 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.