indictable

[in-dahy-tuh-buh l]

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adjective

liable to being indicted, as a person.
making a person liable to indictment, as an offense.

Origin of indictable

First recorded in 1700–10; indict + -able

Related formsin·dict·a·bil·i·ty, nounin·dict·a·bly, adverbnon·in·dict·a·ble, adjectiveun·in·dict·a·ble, adjective

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Related Words for indictable

scandalous, illegal, unlawful, vicious, illegitimate, deplorable, corrupt, illicit, immoral, senseless, reprehensible, responsible, guilty, liable, impeachable, heavy, racket, wrong, bent, wildcat

Examples from the Web for indictable

Contemporary Examples of indictable

If true, this would make him an indictable accomplice to the continuing state killings.
The Case for Prosecuting Libya's Muammar Gaddafi
Geoffrey Robertson
March 1, 2011

Historical Examples of indictable

He found it possible to forgive the father for an indictable offence.
Young Blood
E. W. Hornung
Such action could be taken only for "an indictable offense."
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4
Albert J. Beveridge
"If you do, you'll be indictable for libel," said Mac Chizzle.
The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4
George W. M. Reynolds
Provoking a man to send a challenge is also an indictable offence.
The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot It
Walter Winans
We thus have five deaths and five attempts in Rennes, all of which could be indictable.
She Stands Accused
Victor MacClure

British Dictionary definitions for indictable

indictable

adjective criminal law

(of a person) liable to be indicted
(of a crime) that makes a person liable to be indicted

Derived Formsindictably, adverb

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