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challengeable, a.|ˈtʃælɪndʒəb(ə)l| [f. challenge v. + -able.] That may be challenged; open to accusation, criticism, or objection.
1377Langl. P. Pl. B. xi. 296 A chartre is chalengeable byfor a chief iustice. c1449Pecock Repr. 538 Noon of hem alle is challengeable and blameable. a1603T. Cartwright Confut. Rhem. N.T. (1618) 262 They are partiall and for their partiality chalengable. 1671True Non-Conf. 73 A fault no less challengeable in a Minister of the Gospel. 1845R. Chambers Vest. Creation, Commenc. Org. Life, It is a challengeable stranger upon the face of the Earth. |