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Punishable

//ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

    "Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100."

Adjective
  1. 1
    liable to or deserving punishment wordnet
  2. 2
    (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law wordnet

Etymology

From punish + -able.

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