re·turn·a·ble

[ri-tur-nuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
that may be returned: returnable merchandise.
2.
requiring a return, as a writ to the court from which it is issued.
noun
3.
a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a deposit.

Origin:
1375–1425; 1960–65 for def 3; late Middle English retournable. See return, -able

re·turn·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·re·turn·a·ble, adjective
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returnable (rɪˈtɜːnəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  able to be taken, given, or sent back
2.  required to be returned by law, as a claim to the court from which it issued
 
returnability
 
n

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Returnable is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Example sentences
The returnable date must not fall on a weekend or federal holiday.
Once he stole some returnable bottles, but a brothel-keeper spotted him and set him straight.
If the cross-motion is filed on the day that it is returnable, it can be given to the filer to take to the part.
Report the number of empty returnable containers you handled.
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