bondable

[ bon-duh-buhl ]

adjective

1. able to be connected or joined:

   This composite is a bondable, biocompatible, translucent, and easy-to-use reinforced ribbon.

2. connecting or adhering different materials:

   You can use a bondable adhesive if you don’t want to sew the patches on.

3. Insurance. able to be insured as trustworthy under a bond or surety agreement:

   All applicants must be bondable and pass a criminal background check.

4. Finance. (of a debt, business, etc.) able to be secured by bonds:

   The company is financially strong, bondable, and involved in a variety of commercial projects.

   Voters have passed a measure requiring voter approval of all bondable construction costs before construction can begin.

5. Law. (of a criminal charge) allowing for a perpetrator’s release on payment of bail or personal surety:

   I learned from my stint at the county jail that theft of property and possession of burglary tools are both bondable charges.

Other Words From

• bond·a·bil·i·ty [bon-d, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
• un·bond·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bondable¹

bond + -able ( def )

Example Sentences

“I always wanted to be a stockbroker, and I couldn’t do that because you can’t get bondable with a felony.”

From Los Angeles Times

A 3 percent annual increase in the dedicated Metro funding would generate an additional bondable $15 million in its first year, $30 million in the second year and $46 million in the third year.

From Washington Post

Judge McAndrews admitted in court that Nellis wasn’t charged with a “bondable or bail offense,” however still ordered him held on bond, The New York Post reported.

From Fox News

Metro has said the long-term commitment is critical, because it allows the revenue to be “bondable,” which means usable as collateral to borrow on financial markets.

From Washington Post

All Metro needs now is a dedicated, long-term and bondable funding source.

From Washington Post