Committable

/kəˈmɪtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being committed; worthy of commitment, especially in legal contexts referring to someone who can be committed to an institution.

Etymology

From commit + -able suffix (meaning 'capable of being'). Commit comes from Latin committere 'to put together, entrust.'

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In mental health law, whether someone is 'committable' means meeting legal standards for involuntary hospitalization—it's a word loaded with ethics about balancing personal freedom against public safety.

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