Defrayable

/dɪˈfreɪəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be paid for or covered in cost by someone or some group.

Etymology

From defray + -able suffix (capable of being). The -able suffix became productive in English during the Middle English period, turning verbs into adjectives describing possibility or suitability.

Kelly Says

Defrayable is a specialized legal and business term that rarely appears outside formal contracts, which is why you probably haven't heard it before—it's essentially business jargon for 'payable.'

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