adjective
- deserving or liable to punishment; able to be punished
Examples
- Theft is punishable by up to five years in prison.
- The offense is punishable under state law.
- Cheating on the exam is punishable by suspension.
- Such behavior is punishable by a fine of $500.
- The crime is punishable by both imprisonment and community service.
- Violations of the dress code are punishable by detention.