adj.
- That can be rated, estimated, or appraised: ratable income.
- Proportional.
- Chiefly British. Liable to assessment; taxable.
ratably rat'a·bly adv.
Dictionary:
rat·a·ble (rā'tə-bəl)
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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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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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