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Meaning of indictable
The primary meaning of "indictable" refers to a person or action that can be charged or prosecuted under the law.
Etymology of indictable
The word "indictable" originates from the Old French word "enditer," which means to charge or accuse, and the Latin word "indictare," which means to charge or accuse formally
Historically, the term has been used in legal contexts to describe offenses or individuals that can be formally charged or prosecuted under the law
Synonyms
culpable
guilty
blamable
blameworthy
censurable
reprehensible
condemnable
punishable
criminal
illegal
unlawful
actionable
liable
answerable
accountable
responsible
impeachable
chargeable
arraignable
prosecutable
triable
convictable
punishable
impeachable
arraignable
Definitions
- (Of an offense or a person) liable to be indicted or prosecuted under the law
- * (Of a person) liable to be charged or prosecuted for a serious crime
Usage Examples
- The company's actions were deemed indictable and resulted in a lengthy court battle
- * The suspect's crimes were indictable, and they faced severe penalties
Antonyms
justifiable
excusable
pardonable
forgivable
acquittable
exonerable
vindicable
defensible
unimpeachable
irreproachable
blameless
innocent
lawful
legitimate
legal
permissible
allowable
authorized