pensionable

adjective pen·sion·able \ˈpen(t)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl\

: allowing someone to receive a pension

Full Definition of PENSIONABLE

chiefly British

: of, relating to, qualified for, or qualifying for a pension <pensionable employees> <a pensionable post>

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1882

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