Punishable
/ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.
"Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100."
Adjective
- 1 liable to or deserving punishment wordnet
- 2 (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law wordnet
Example
More examples"That crime is punishable by death."
Etymology
From punish + -able.