This word, in its ordinary acceptation, as applicable to the im-position of a duty or burden, signifies capable of being charged, subject to be charged, liable to be charged, or proper to be charged. Gil-fillan v. Chatterton, 38 Minn. 335, 37 N. W. 583; walbrldge v. walhridge, 46 Vt 625
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
