Compellable

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being compelled or constrained. not-comparable

    "The spouse of an accused party is not generally compellable to give evidence against him."

Example

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"The spouse of an accused party is not generally compellable to give evidence against him."

Etymology

From compel + -able.

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