Meaning & use
Compensability
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The quality or condition of being eligible for financial compensation, especially under insurance or workers' compensation law.
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The insurance adjuster reviewed the claim to determine its compensability.
Compensability of the injury depended on whether it occurred during work hours.
A note on using this word
Compensability is largely a legal and insurance term, used to assess whether a claim qualifies for payment.
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eligibility
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