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Dictionary: rat·a·ble   ('tə-bəl) pronunciation

adj.
  1. That can be rated, estimated, or appraised: ratable income.
  2. Proportional.
  3. Chiefly British. Liable to assessment; taxable.
ratability rat'a·bil'i·ty or rat'a·ble·ness n.
ratably rat'a·bly adv.

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Proportional; capable of estimation; taxable. A ratable estate is a taxable estate. In bankruptcy, a ratable distribution is a Pro Rata share of the bankrupt's assets. Ratable does not mean equal, but rather pro rata according to some measure fixing proportions.

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This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.

That which can be appraised, assessed, or adjusted through the application of a formula or percentage.

Ratable property is that which is taxable or capable of being appraised or assessed.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (British) liable to payment of rates or taxes
  Synonym: rateable


 
 
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