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contestable
[kən-ˈtes-tə-bəl]
adjective
contestável
1.
capable of being disputed, challenged, or argued against
The validity of the contract is contestable in court.
A validade do contrato é contestável perante o tribunal.
2.
subject to objection or debate; open to question
His claims are highly contestable.
Suas alegações são altamente contestáveis.
Synonyms
disputable
debatable
questionable
arguable
challengeable
refutable
Antonyms
incontestable
indisputable
undeniable
unquestionable
irrefutable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contestável
standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
contestável
standard usage, also used in legal terminology
Colloquial
discutível
more informal alternative meaning 'debatable'
Related Idioms & Phrases
open to contestation
beyond contestation
contestable point
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