laudability

noun

laud·​abil·​i·​ty

ˌlȯdəˈbilətē,

-lətē,

-i

: the quality or state of being worthy of praise : praiseworthiness

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin laudabilitat-, laudabilitas, from Latin laudabilis laudable + -itat-, -itas -ity

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