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construable, a.|kənˈstruːəb(ə)l|
[f. construe v. + -able.]
That may be construed.
1657J. Goodwin Triers Tried 10 If they..but whisper the least ἰῶτα construable in favour of any of those opinions. a1734North Exam. iii. vii. §56 (1740) 544 To do nothing..construable against Law. 1856Dove Logic Chr. Faith v. i. §2. 278 We are bidding farewell to all things..construable by sense or reason. 1864Gladstone in Times 8 Apr. 6/4 If you tell a man what your duty [on sugar] is in Dutch numbers, that is construable into the trade terms of every tongue. |