laudable

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laud·a·ble / ˈlôdəbəl/ • adj. (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation: laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized.DERIVATIVES: laud·a·bil·i·ty / ˌlôdəˈbilətē/ n. laud·a·bly / -blē/ adv.

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