WorldAugust 29, 2026

substitutable

SUB-sti-too-tuh-bul

Definition

Capable of being replaced by something else that serves the same function or provides an equivalent outcome.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'substituere', meaning 'to put in place of.' It entered English through Old French, combining the prefix 'sub-' (under/in place of) with 'statuere' (to set/place).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how live cricket content is unique and cannot be replaced by other sports, which is central to whether the essential facilities doctrine should apply to broadcasting rights.

BCCI — The Question of State, and the Broadcasting Rights

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SCC Online

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