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compensable

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛnsəb(ə)l/
Definition of compensable

adjective

  • (of a loss or hardship) for which compensation can be obtained.

Origin:

mid 17th century: French, from compenser, from Latin compensare 'weigh (something) against (another)'

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Definition of compensable in the US English dictionary

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