"voidable" meaning in English

See voidable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈvɔɪdəbəl/
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  1. capable of being voided or made void. Synonyms: defeasible Translations (capable of being voided or made void): โมฆียะ (moo-kii-yá) (Thai)
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