severable

adjective

sev·er·able | \ˈsev-rə-bəl,

ˈse-və-\

Definition of severable

: capable of being severed especially : capable of being divided into legally independent rights or obligations

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severable

adjective

sev·er·able | \ˈse-vrə-bəl, ˈse-və-rə-

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Legal Definition of severable

: capable of being severed : divisible a severable contract a severable bequest — compare entire

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