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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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severability

play \ˌsev-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌse-və-\ noun

First Known Use of severable

1548

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severable

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

legal Definition of severable

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

play \ˌse-vrə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌse-və-rə-\ noun

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