excludable

adjective

ex·​clud·​able ik-ˈsklü-də-bəl How to pronounce excludable (audio)
variants or excludible
: subject to exclusion
excludable income
excludability noun

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What’s more, some plaintiffs have viable arguments that some or all a settlement payment should an excludable for physical injuries or physical sickness, despite the Form 1099. Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026 Public goods are non-excludable, meaning their consumption cannot be limited to individuals who are able to pay for them. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 Contributions made by an employer to the health savings account for eligible employees are excludable from the employee's income and not subject to federal income tax, Social Security tax, or Medicare tax. David Rae, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of excludable was in 1916

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“Excludable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excludable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Legal Definition

excludable

adjective
ex·​clud·​able
ik-ˈsklü-də-bəl
: subject to being excluded
excludability noun
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