priorable

English

Etymology

From prior +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

priorable (not comparable)

  1. (law) Of a prior offense: eligible to affect sentencing for a subsequent offense.
    • 1982, Los Angeles Lawyer, volume 5, page 34:
      To be priorable, the reckless driving conviction must result from an arrest occurring after January 1, 1982, and within five years of the new offense.
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