insurable
adjective
in·sur·able
| \ in-ˈshu̇r-ə-bəl
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Definition of insurable
: that may be insured
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Other Words from insurable
insurability
\ in-ˌshu̇r-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē
, -ˌshər- \
noun
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noun
Examples of insurable in a Sentence
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But Lee pushed back at the idea that any intentional criminal acts, regardless of who commits them, would be insurable. — Emily Deruy, The Denver Post, "After Gilroy shooting, San Jose mayor pushes new gun liability insurance requirement," 13 Aug. 2019 But Lee pushed back at the idea that any intentional criminal acts, regardless of who commits them, would be insurable. — Emily Deruy, The Mercury News, "After Gilroy shooting, San Jose mayor pushes new gun liability insurance requirement," 12 Aug. 2019 But whether the fines are insurable in each country is unclear, a decision that is up to local regulators. — Mengqi Sun, WSJ, "Why Europe’s Cyber Insurance Windfall Hasn’t Happened," 20 June 2018 In order to take out a policy on another person, an insurance company must first agree that there is insurable interest between the two parties. — WSJ, "A Life-Insurance Strategy for Older Clients," 5 Oct. 2017 For instance, actors must remain insurable to get work. — Steven Petrow, USA TODAY, "7 questions to ask yourself before posting online about serious illness," 29 Sep. 2017 It is not meant to cover private insurable losses — that is down to homeowners in member states. — Mike Corder, The Seattle Times, "Covering water damage – flood insurance around the world," 1 Sep. 2017 It is not meant to cover private insurable losses — that is down to homeowners in member states. — Washington Post, "Covering water damage - flood insurance around the world," 1 Sep. 2017 Harvey, which made landfall in Texas last week and moved to Louisiana on Wednesday, is estimated to have caused up to $20 billion in insurable damage. — Leslie Scism, WSJ, "Insurers Are Set to Use Drones to Assess Harvey’s Property Damage," 30 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'insurable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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insurable
adjective
in·sur·able
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Legal Definition of insurable
: capable of or appropriate for being insured against loss, damage, or death : affording a sufficient ground for insurance
Other Words from insurable
insurability
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noun
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noun