kebolehulangan

Kebolehulangan is a neologism in Indonesian and Malay discourse referring to the capacity of a system, organization, or individual to be corrected, reattempted, or reintegrated after an error or failure. The word is formed from kebolehan (ability) and ulangan (repetition or recitation), with the suffix -an marking a nominal concept.

Definition and scope: It covers both practical options for retrying tasks and normative acceptance of second chances. It is not a guarantee of success, but describes the structural possibility to recover from missteps.

Applications: In education, opportunities to retake exams or revise work; in software engineering, retry logic and fault tolerance; in public policy, mechanisms for redress or rehabilitation.

Dialogue and debates: Some scholars view kebolehulangan as essential for learning and social resilience; others warn about potential abuse or diminishing accountability, requiring safeguards.

Related concepts include corrigibility, rehabilitation, and second chances; debate about how to balance accountability with opportunities for reform.