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administrable en · ADJ

Etymology

Etymology tree English administer Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English administrable From administer + -able.

Meanings

1. Able to be administered
   • It is very difficult to state a sensible and administrable principle of compensation - but then, it is always difficult to state sensible and administrable principles. 1989, The Public Interest
   • Ideally such legislation should ensure horizontal equity between taxpayers and should provide clear and easily administrable rules. 1984, Rules for the Federal Tax Treatment of Fringe Benefits
   • Active and open NGOs, operating in conjunction with the government under clear and easily administrable laws, are a vital component of a free and functional civil society. 1997, Jon Bennett, NGOs and Governments

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Translations (1)

pt administrável (able to be administered)