punishable
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of punishable
Example Sentences
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Federal law bars gun possession by people who are convicted of crimes that are punishable for a term exceeding one year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Doing so would be a violation of Article 13 of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, punishable by a $7.5-million fine, the loss of a first-round draft pick and the voiding of Leonard’s contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
"If this player touches the ball with a punishable part of the arm then for sure, this should be a penalty kick," Collum said.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Prosecutors alleged this technical misstatement was a federal crime punishable by up to 60 years in prison.
From Slate ● May 1, 2026
Rule one: disparaging remarks are punishable by early dismissal.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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