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warrantable

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Justifiable, just, proper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Authorized by warrant or right.

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adj

Meaning 3

Of animals: having reached a sufficient age to be hunted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a warrantable deer

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English warrant Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English warrantable From warrant + -able.