defeasible — capable of being defeated, revoked, or made void; not absolute or final
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: capable of being defeated, revoked, or made void; not absolute or final
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfiːzəbəl/
Korean meaning: 무효화될 수 있는, 번복될 수 있는, 절대적이지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 디**피**저블
Example Sentences
- My New Year's resolution to exercise daily proved to be quite defeasible when I discovered Netflix had new shows.
- The property rights were defeasible upon the discovery of any archaeological artifacts.
- His confidence in winning the debate was completely defeasible - one tough question and he crumbled like a cookie.
defeasible
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈfiːzəbəl//
capable of being defeated, revoked, or made void; not absolute or final
a confident businessman holds up a signed contract with a triumphant smile. Another executive suddenly stands up and points to a small clause in a thick legal document. The first businessman's expression changes from confidence to shock as he realizes his contract can be nullified. Other board members lean in to examine the legal loophole that makes the agreement voidable. how something seemingly final and absolute can actually be defeated and made void when circumstances change
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Origin
From Medieval Latin 'defeasible', derived from the Old French 'defaire' meaning 'to undo' or 'to defeat'. Originally a legal term meaning something that can be annulled or made void.
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“My New Year's resolution to exercise daily proved to be quite defeasible when I discovered Netflix had new shows.”
“The property rights were defeasible upon the discovery of any archaeological artifacts.”
“His confidence in winning the debate was completely defeasible - one tough question and he crumbled like a cookie.”
“Legal scholars argue that certain constitutional principles should be defeasible under extreme circumstances.”
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