finable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- finableness noun
- unfinable adjective
Etymology
Origin of finable
Example Sentences
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A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would make it a finable offense for managers to contact employees after hours.
From Salon
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
“I think he’ll learn more than any finable offense that you could ever give somebody,” I think the message is pretty clear.”
From Washington Times
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