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Defeasible

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Capable of being annulled, invalidated, or overridden.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Definition: Likely to be open to revision, modification, or contradiction.

Example Sentence: The defeasible nature of the law allows for the possibility of amendments and adaptations.

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Sense 2: Local Usage

Definition: Capable of being negated or defeated under specific circumstances.

Example Sentence: The argument presented in court was deemed defeasible due to lack of substantial evidence.

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