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actionable

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈækʃənəbəɫ// UK //ˈækʃənəbəl// ac·tion·able

adj. describing a situation or piece of information that you can use to take a specific action or make a change.

adj. capable of being acted upon or providing a basis for a legal or practical response. Often used in legal contexts to describe evidence or claims that are sufficient to justify a court proceeding.


SIMPLE

The report provides actionable data for improving safety.

CONTEXTUAL

The lawyer argued that the evidence was not actionable because it lacked a clear link to the defendant.

COMPLEX

While the study identified several systemic issues, the committee found that the findings were not actionable without a significant increase in the department's annual budget.

Origin

From action + -able. Compare Late Latin actionabilis. See action.

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