Definition & Meaning of "punishable"in English

punishable

deserving of punishment under the law or established rules

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

relational

ungradable

domain

law, justice, rules

Examples

Stealing is punishable by imprisonment or fines, depending on the severity of the offense.

capable of being punished under the law

Examples

Stealing is punishable.

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