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divisible

adjective/dɪˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/

B1CEFR level
25/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Of a contract, made up of separable obligations that can be performed and paid for in parts.

Because the supply contract was divisible, the seller could recover for the instalments already accepted.

Similar: severable, apportionable

Topic: Contracts in Legal English

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