Definition indictable in British English

indictable adjective

adjective

/ɪnˈdaɪtəb(ə)l/

an indictable offence is one for which you can be officially accused and brought to a court for trial

Example

Under English criminal law there are indictable offences, summary offences and so-called triable-either-way offences.

Synonyms and related words

aggravated aggravating chargeable

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