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
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 ● Dec. 18, 2024
The 29-foot-long recreational vehicle has chargeable lithium batteries and a back-up generator to power the climate-controlled mobile library.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
The expense of providing and maintaining window blinds for officers' quarters is not chargeable against the public.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 62, January 1, 1872 by Various
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