Grievable

/ˈɡriːvəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being grieved; something that can cause grief or sorrow, or that can be complained about formally.

Etymology

From 'grieve' (verb, meaning to cause sorrow or to file a formal complaint) plus '-able' (a suffix meaning 'capable of').

Kelly Says

In labor law and workplace disputes, 'grievable' has a very specific meaning—it refers to issues that can be formally disputed through official channels, which shows how technical language borrows common words and gives them precise definitions.

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