Definition

The condition of being able to be annulled or invalidated; it refers to something that can be undone or revoked under certain circumstances.

Example

The defeasibility of the contract allows either party to withdraw under specific conditions.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of defeasibility in law?

Not really, what does it mean?

It's the idea that something can be undone or made invalid under certain conditions.

Oh, that makes sense! It sounds pretty important in legal discussions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Defeasibility is formed from "defeas-" (from Latin "defeasare", meaning to undo or annul) and "-ibility" (from Latin "-ibilis", meaning capable of). The word refers to the quality of being capable of being undone or annulled.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'undone' ('defeas-') and is 'capable of' ('-ibility') being reversed — that's what defeasibility means.

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