actionable
adjective
ac·tion·able
ˈak-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
1
: subject to or affording ground for an action or suit at law
2
: capable of being acted on
actionable information
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Firing people because of their age is actionable.
We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
To meet this moment, city and regional leaders should establish a blue-ribbon committee to develop clear, actionable strategies for long-term sustainability.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the most actionable strategies involves redirecting how your current 401(k) contributions are structured.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
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actionable
adjective
ac·tion·able
ˈak-shə-nə-bəl
: subject to or providing grounds for an action or suit at law
there is good sense in seeking generally to harmonize the standards of what amounts to actionable harassment—Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 755 (1998)
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