Etymology

exigible

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Today it means: That may be exacted; demandable; requirable. Full definition →

Middle French exigible ← Late Latin exigibilis
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromexigibilis
  2. Middle French · derived fromexigible
  3. English todayexigible

From Middle French exigible, from Late Latin exigibilis, from exigō (“exact, execute”) + -ibilis.

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