punishable

• Beschreibt eine Handlung oder einen Sachverhalt, der nach dem Gesetz oder von einer Autorität bestraft werden kann.

Describes an action or offense that is liable to be punished by law or authority.

1. Liable to punishmentB2formal

   Deserving or subject to a penalty, especially for wrongdoing or a crime.

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   • Lying under oath is a punishable offense.
   • The court ruled that the act was punishable by a fine.
   • In some countries, certain political protests are punishable by imprisonment.

   Synonymeaccountableanswerableblameworthycriminalculpableliablepenal

   Antonymeexcusablepardonable

2. Subject to legal penaltyB2formal

   Describes an action that is forbidden by law and can result in a legal penalty.

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   • Driving without a license is punishable by law.
   • The new regulation makes data theft punishable by heavy fines.
   • Fraud is a serious crime punishable by several years in prison.

   Synonymebannedcriminalillegalprohibitedunlawful