Indictable (Adjective)
Meaning
Liable to be accused, or cause for such liability; "the suspect was chargeable"; "an indictable offense".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The crime was indictable under federal law and carried a lengthy prison sentence.
- Her actions were deemed indictable and a grand jury was convened to review the evidence.
- The suspect was aware that his actions could lead to an indictable offense and potentially ruin his career.
- The new legislation made the previously minor infraction an indictable crime with severe penalties.
- The lawyer carefully reviewed the case to determine if the defendant's actions constituted an indictable offense.