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Definition punishable in British English

punishable adjective

adjective
/ˈpʌnɪʃəb(ə)l/
1

a punishable act will be punished because it is illegal

Example

a punishable offence

Example

a crime punishable by 20 years in prison

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Definition punishable in British English