Meaning of the word amenable in English
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amenable
US /əˈmiː.nə.bəl/
UK /əˈmiː.nə.bəl/
Adjective
1.
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Example:
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She was amenable to the new proposal.
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The children are usually quite amenable to our suggestions.
2.
(of a person) liable to be called to account; answerable legally
Example:
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All citizens are amenable to the law.
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He is amenable to the jurisdiction of the court.
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