punishable

adjective

Definition of punishablenext
as in chargeable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punishable
  1. chargeable
  2. indictable
  3. unlawful
  4. illegal
  5. criminal
  6. reckless
  7. irresponsible
  8. guilty
Adjective
  • Tea, coffee, and water are available in the buffet during its opening hours, but all other drinks are chargeable, even water in the main dining room.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The Post also reported that people familiar with the matter said Hur’s findings are critical of the handling of sensitive documents by Biden and his aides, but that conduct did not rise to the level of chargeable crimes.
    Perry Stein, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
Definition of chargeable
Adjective
  • During the Donald Trump administration, when another president was under investigation for impeachable and indictable offenses, public opinion of the Nixon pardon shifted again, with Americans perfectly polarized: 38% in favor, 38% against.
    Ken Hughes, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Peel Regional Police arrested a 54-year-old Air Canada employee and charged him with a conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and theft over $5,000.
    Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Definition of indictable
Adjective
  • Currently incarcerated in Utah, YoungBoy faces six charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, as well as charges related to a pattern of unlawful activity stemming from a May 2023 arrest.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some are called because of incorrect ingredient information on packet labels or unlawful importation, for example.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unlawful
Adjective
  • Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.
    James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2017
  • Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.
    Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 July 2017
Definition of illegal
Adjective
  • All four broke with party leaders in Sacramento to support Proposition 36, the criminal justice reform measure that passed with overwhelming support.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Two Anne Arundel County police officers, Corporal K. Schnell and Corporal E. Vasquez, were indicted and issued criminal summonses for Misconduct in Office as a result of the investigation conducted by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
    Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of criminal
Adjective
  • He was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct, according to court records obtained by PEOPLE.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The original charges — three felony counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and one misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct — were pled down this week.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • Throwing those types of allegations around is irresponsible and silly.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Lower-income individuals in states that have legalized online betting have also been more likely to engage in irresponsible gambling.
    Brian Curcio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of irresponsible
Adjective
  • Trump pleaded not guilty to every charge against him.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Terry Martin was later indicted and pleaded guilty to the theft.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of guilty
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