acceptability

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English

Etymology

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acceptable +‎ -ity

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌæk.ˌsɛp.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/

Noun

acceptability (countable and uncountable, plural acceptabilities)

  1. The quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.
    • (Can we date this quote by Jeremy Taylor and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)
      Acceptability of repentance
  2. (military) Operation plan review criterion. The determination as to whether the contemplated course of action is worth the cost in manpower, materiel, and time involved; is consistent with the law of war; and is militarily and politically supportable. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)

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