a. 1. Capable of being taxed; liable by law to the assessment of taxes; as, taxable estate; taxable commodities. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) That may be legally charged by a court against the plaintiff of defendant in a suit; as, taxable costs. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Tax"a*ble*ness, n. -- Tax"a*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]