Glossary entry in Ethotechnic capabilities (what systems must be able to do). Definitions, checks, and evidence for Contestability.
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People affected by system decisions can challenge, change, or overturn them—and win.
Definition
People affected by system decisions can challenge, change, or overturn them—and win. Contestability requires a visible permission surface and a healthy appeal passage rate.
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APA
Ethotechnics Institute Research Team. (2026). Contestability. Ethotechnics glossary. https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/contestability
MLA
Ethotechnics Institute Research Team. "Contestability." Ethotechnics glossary, 2026, https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/contestability.
Chicago
Ethotechnics Institute Research Team. "Contestability." Ethotechnics glossary. Jan 9, 2026. https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/contestability.
BibTeX
@misc{glossary_contestability,
title={Contestability},
author={Ethotechnics Institute Research Team},
year={2026},
howpublished={Ethotechnics glossary},
url={https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/contestability},
version={v1.1.0}
}
RIS
TY - WEB TI - Contestability AU - Ethotechnics Institute Research Team PY - 2026 UR - https://ethotechnics.org/glossary/contestability ER -