indictable

adjective

Definition of indictablenext
as in punishable

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Recent Examples of indictable Trump has already – and repeatedly – alleged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is, like Noriega, not the head of state of his own country and therefore indictable. — Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025 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 He had been convicted in January for a range of offenses including possession of a switchblade knife, being armed with a weapon with an intention to commit an indictable offense, stalking, intimidation, and damaging property, ABC reported. — Mark Baker and Rod McGuirk, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2024 He was acquitted on one charge of concealing an indictable offense. — Angus Watson, CNN, 17 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for indictable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictable
  1. punishable
  2. chargeable
  3. criminal
  4. impeachable
  5. irresponsible
  6. reckless
  7. unlawful
  8. guilty
Adjective
  • Hotly contested In Colorado, betting on an election is a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to 120 days in jail or a $750 fine.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Voting is optional in New Zealand but enrollment for those eligible and living in the country is compulsory, with failure to do so punishable by a fine of 100 New Zealand dollars ($59).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of punishable
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
  • In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Another person, Robert Zanolla, faces charges of felony conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as related misdemeanors, the office said.
    — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of criminal
Adjective
  • But the reality [is] Trump does an impeachable offense every week.
    — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
  • And there was explicit conversation among founders about how violations of the Emoluments Clause constitute impeachable offenses.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of impeachable
Adjective
  • Thus the state’s irresponsible fiscal games are exacerbating the chronic financial problems that school systems face, including those in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, wealthy parents can be irresponsible, and low-income parents can create loving, enriching homes.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of irresponsible
Adjective
  • Authorities say the employee who discharged the firearm has been charged with reckless conduct.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family filed a summons with notice against Durnan in Manhattan Supreme Court, accusing him of assault, gross negligence, and reckless and wanton conduct in connection with the woman’s death.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • The party also viewed Yabloko’s stance on Ukraine as unlawful and tantamount to calling for the violation of Russia’s territorial integrity.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The duo and two others, Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepvat, were hit with the worst charges — felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, and other related offenses.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlawful
Adjective
  • Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 30-year-old Afghan national accused in the attack, has pleaded not guilty.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The couple, who married in 2017 and have four children, were due to be seen before a judge in an Arkansas court on Monday but skipped the hearing after their not guilty pleas were withdrawn and a plea by order to the court was submitted.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of guilty

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