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severable Definition

sev·er·able (-ə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be severed or divided
  2. Law separable into distinct, independent obligations: said of a contract

severable Related Forms
sev′·er·abil′·ity noun
severable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • share: It is inherent in the words " the deceased's severable share of that property " .
  • provision: Each of the above exclusions or limitations shall be construed as a separate, and severable, provision of these Terms.
  • liability: We have joint and severable liability " for your development " ( A little accountancy joke!
  • interest: Why should s. 3(5 ) be ignored when considering the size of the severable joint interest?

Modifying Another Word

  • not: The legal title to the property, which is not severable, remains with the bankrupt and the other joint owner(s ).