rulable

adjective

rul·​able

ˈrüləbəl

1

obsolete : capable of being ruled

2

: permissible according to the rules

Word History

Etymology

Middle English reuleable, from reule rule + -able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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