Definition of justiciable

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jus·ti·ci·a·ble    (j-stsh-bl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Appropriate for or subject to court trial: a justiciable charge.
2. That can be settled by law or a court of law: justiciable disputes.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin istitibilis, from Medieval Latin istitire, to try, from Latin istitia, justice ; see justice

OTHER FORMS:
jus·ticia·bili·ty(Noun)