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Term: SUABLE
Definition: If someone or something is suable, it means they can be sued. This could be a person or a company that has done something wrong and can be taken to court. It can also refer to a contract that can be enforced legally. Suability is the ability to be sued.
Definition: Capable of being sued or enforced.
Example 1: A company that has broken a contract can be a suable party, meaning they can be taken to court by the other party to the contract.
Example 2: A suable contract is one that can be legally enforced if one of the parties fails to fulfill their obligations.
Explanation: When something is suable, it means that legal action can be taken against it. In example 1, the company can be sued because they have broken a contract. In example 2, the contract is suable because it can be enforced by law.