Definition

Able to be taken to court for legal action.

Example

If someone breaks a contract, they may be suable for damages.

Conversation

Did you hear about that company getting sued?

Yeah, I read they were deemed suable for their negligence.

That's wild! I didn’t think they could actually be held accountable.

It makes sense, though; people need to know they can’t just get away with things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suable → It is formed from "sue" (from Old French *suer*, meaning to follow or pursue) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of or suitable for). The word "suable" means capable of being pursued in a court of law.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sue' which means to pursue a legal case, and '-able' means capable of. So, something that is suable is capable of being pursued legally.

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