chargeable

American  

[chahr-juh-buhl] / ˈtʃɑr dʒə bəl /

adjective

1. that may or should be charged: charge.

   chargeable duty.

2. liable to be accused or held responsible; indictable.

   He was held chargeable for the theft.

3. liable to become a charge on the public.

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chargeable British  

/ ˈtʃɑːdʒəbəl /

adjective

1. charged or liable to be charged

2. liable to result in a legal charge

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Other Word Forms

• chargeability noun
• chargeableness noun
• chargeably adverb
• nonchargeable adjective
• unchargeable adjective

Etymology

Origin of chargeable

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; charge, -able

Example Sentences

She added even though GBH was not chargeable by police and should be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, police constables often dealt with "low level" incidents.

From BBC

“She has no special immunity. Any witness who testifies falsely under oath is chargeable with perjury.”

From Salon

The company also plans to revamp its website to indicate the tariff rate chargeable for each product, he said.

From BBC

However, the true extent of unpaid bills remains unclear, as the £223m invoiced only represents patients identified as chargeable, while many others may receive treatment without ever being billed.

From BBC

Even with the famous names involved, there is only so excited anyone can get about the intricate details of chargeable rates.

From BBC