finable

Or fine·a·ble

[fahy-nuh-buhl]

adjective

1. subject to a fine; punishable by a fine.

finable

/ ˈfaɪnəbəl /

adjective

1. liable to a fine

Other Word Forms

• finableness noun
• unfinable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of finable¹

First recorded in 1475–85; fine ² + -able

Example Sentences

A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would make it a finable offense for managers to contact employees after hours.

From Salon

Several new finable offences have been added since 2020, including drug use and loitering in building hallways.

From Reuters

Mistakes aren’t misfortune, failed execution isn’t a bad break and optimistic references to last season’s success, which should’ve stopped about a month ago, should probably be finable offenses at their mention.

From Seattle Times

In five red zones, businesses were ordered shut and mass gatherings were made a finable offense.

From Washington Post

And according to some, asking a Tom's Diner server what constitutes a "stupid question" a finable offense in and of itself.

From Fox News