adjective
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charged or liable to be charged
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liable to result in a legal charge
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of chargeable
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at charge, -able
Example Sentences
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Lithium-ion batteries have become exceedingly common amid a proliferation of chargeable electronics, including smartphones, laptops, headphones, e-cigarettes, vacuums and e-bikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
“She has no special immunity. Any witness who testifies falsely under oath is chargeable with perjury.”
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Even with the famous names involved, there is only so excited anyone can get about the intricate details of chargeable rates.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024
The jury wasn’t deciding who was at “fault” but “whether chargeable offences were committed,” Campbell said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
Their owners deny it, but the fact is apparent in efforts at improvements with which they were not justly chargeable before.
From A Ten Year War An Account of The Battle with The Slum in New York by Jacob A. (Jacob August) Riis
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