advanceableadj.

a1623 W. Pemble Vindiciæ Gratiæ (1627) 61 The singular excellency of some few in all times above the common pitch of mans ordinary condition, though not above that whereto meere Nature is advanceable.

a1676 M. Hale Primitive Originat. Mankind (1677) 311 Animals are advanceable by Industry and disciplinable Acts to a great perfection.

1837 C. H. Elsley Church Leases Considered (ed. 2) 10 If the dignitary be very old, or translateable, or advanceable, he may probably abate his demand; he may be willing to allow the lessee to make £6 per cent.

1856 Littell's Living Age 16 Aug. 440/2 He maintains that we have expressly renounced all such pretensions advanced, or supposed to be advanceable, in virtue of our Protectorate.

1937 Times 29 July 10/2 That such varied theories should at this time of day be advanceable but serves to show how much we are in the dark.

1950 Jrnl. Politics 12 355 A total of $600,000,000 advanceable over a period of five years was made available by Parliament.

2007 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 4 Feb. iv. 15/3 The A.M.A. also calls for refundable, advanceable tax credits or vouchers, to help Americans buy insurance.