AMERCIABLE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

amerciable

adjective

Definition of amerciable

as in disciplinable

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Adjective

Domestic terrorism itself is not a chargeable offense.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Plus, chargeable devices like power banks and laptops should always remain with you in the cabin.

— Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026

Definition of chargeable

Adjective

Each count of a third-degree felony is punishable by up to five years in prison, up to five years' probation and a fine of up to $5,000.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
One of the charges — kidnapping — is a first-degree felony that is punishable by up to life in prison.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of punishable

Adjective

Erdogan has called Netanyahu a war criminal and repeatedly accused Israel of atrocities in Gaza; Netanyahu has accused Erdogan of supporting Hamas.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
That’s a question usually put to criminal defendants and key players in a scandal, not the District Attorney’s office itself.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of criminal

Adjective

In NyKayla’s case, prosecutors could only reach a meaningful sentence by charging the gun’s owner with reckless endangerment after a child was already dead.

— Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Groups of kids, some as young as elementary school age, tear through our streets at reckless speeds with no regard for pedestrians.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

The last time Harry Brook batted in a Test for England his performance was so chaotic, frenetic and, frankly, irresponsible that New Zealand’s players laughed at him.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Their mother is useless and irresponsible, and Neil can’t stand her.

— Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of irresponsible

Adjective

He was charged with abduction, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail, according to the outlets.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
They were detained on suspicion of sedition under the 2024 national security law and of dealing with assets known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offense under a separate law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026

Definition of indictable

Adjective

Legal experts say such a move would probably be swiftly blocked by courts, as would any unlawful deployment of military troops to polls.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The suit alleges that Paramount’s unlawful termination has caused him some $4 million in economic damages.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of unlawful

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