Amovability

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Liability to be removed or dismissed from office. uncountable

    "July 12 1816, Thomas Jefferson, letter to Samuel Kerchival let us retain amovability on the concurrence of the executive and legislative branches , and nomination by the executive alone"

Example

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"July 12 1816, Thomas Jefferson, letter to Samuel Kerchival let us retain amovability on the concurrence of the executive and legislative branches , and nomination by the executive alone"

Etymology

From amove + -ability.

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