indictable
[in-dahy-tuh-buh l]
- liable to being indicted, as a person.
- making a person liable to indictment, as an offense.
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Origin of indictable
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Contemporary Examples
If true, this would make him an indictable accomplice to the continuing state killings.
Historical Examples
He found it possible to forgive the father for an indictable offence.
Young BloodE. W. Hornung
Such action could be taken only for "an indictable offense."
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4Albert J. Beveridge
"If you do, you'll be indictable for libel," said Mac Chizzle.
The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4George W. M. Reynolds
Provoking a man to send a challenge is also an indictable offence.
The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot ItWalter Winans
We thus have five deaths and five attempts in Rennes, all of which could be indictable.
She Stands AccusedVictor MacClure
indictable
- (of a person) liable to be indicted
- (of a crime) that makes a person liable to be indicted
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