ac·tion·able

ac·tion·able
/ˈækʃənəbəl/ adj
1 law : giving a reason to bring an action or a lawsuit against someone

Firing people because of their age is actionable.

2 chiefly US, formal : able to be used as a basis or reason for doing something

We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.


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