WorldAugust 28, 2026

remediable

ri-MEE-dee-uh-bul

Definition

Capable of being corrected, fixed, or compensated for.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'remediabilis,' stemming from 'remedium' meaning a cure or remedy, which combines 're-' (again) with 'mederi' (to heal).

In the news

In the context of this legal ruling, the court evaluates whether the harm claimed by NetChoice is remediable, meaning whether a future final judgment could adequately compensate for or fix the alleged injuries.

Sixth Circuit revives tech group’s challenge to Tennessee social media law

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