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deductible

/dɪˈdʌktɪbl/

B1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Law adjective

Capable of being subtracted from gross income in computing taxable profit.

Only expenses incurred wholly for the trade are deductible against its profits.

Similar: allowable

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

Business noun

The first portion of any loss that the insured must bear before the insurer pays the remainder.

We raised the deductible to five thousand pounds to bring the annual premium down.

Similar: excess

Topic: Insurance & risk in Business English

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