Dischargeable: meaning, definitions and examples
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dischargeable
[ dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒəbl ]
legal context
Dischargeable refers to a debt or obligation that can be eliminated or released, typically in the context of bankruptcy. It indicates that a debtor is legally permitted to discharge this obligation, freeing them from any further responsibility for the debt.
Synonyms
cancelable, forgivable, waivable.
Examples of usage
- Certain debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
- Credit card debts may be considered dischargeable.
- Student loans are generally not dischargeable.
- The court ruled that the mortgage was dischargeable.
- He was relieved to learn his medical bills were dischargeable.
Translations
Translations of the word "dischargeable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descartável
🇮🇳 मुक्ति योग्य
🇩🇪 entlassbar
🇮🇩 dapat dibebaskan
🇺🇦 вивільнювальний
🇵🇱 możliwy do zwolnienia
🇯🇵 解放可能な
🇫🇷 déchargeable
🇪🇸 exonerable
🇹🇷 serbest bırakılabilir
🇰🇷 해제 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل إلغاء
🇨🇿 odstranitelný
🇸🇰 osloboditeľný
🇨🇳 可解除的
🇸🇮 odstranljiv
🇮🇸 leysanlegur
🇰🇿 босатылатын
🇬🇪 გამოშვებადი
🇦🇿 azad edilə bilən
🇲🇽 exonerable
Etymology
The term 'dischargeable' originates from the Middle English word 'dischargen', which is derived from the Old French 'descharier', meaning to free or release. This Old French term itself comes from the Late Latin 'discaricare', where 'dis-' means 'apart' and 'carica' means 'a load'. The evolution of the term reflects the legal implications of relieving someone of a burden, specifically in financial contexts. The usage of 'dischargeable' has been primarily associated with law, particularly in discussions around bankruptcy and debt relief, becoming increasingly relevant as financial obligations become more complex in modern economies. In legal parlance, the concept of discharging a debt implies a formal release, emphasizing the importance of legal processes in financial matters.