Indictable
adjective
Something that can be formally accused of a serious crime.
The actions of the director were indictable offences.
Often appears as...
- indictable offence
- indictable crime
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Something that can be formally accused of a serious crime.
The actions of the director were indictable offences.
Often appears as...
- indictable offence
- indictable crime
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Gravity
Indictable is used for serious crimes that need a grand jury to decide on trial.
Murder is an indictable offense.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Proceedings
'Indictable' implies a formal legal process where charges are presented.
He was arrested for an indictable crime.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Use 'indictable' in legal or academic contexts, not in casual conversation.
The class discussed the indictable acts in historical cases.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Gravity
Indictable is used for serious crimes that need a grand jury to decide on trial.
Murder is an indictable offense.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Proceedings
'Indictable' implies a formal legal process where charges are presented.
He was arrested for an indictable crime.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Use 'indictable' in legal or academic contexts, not in casual conversation.
The class discussed the indictable acts in historical cases.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Gravity
Indictable is used for serious crimes that need a grand jury to decide on trial.
Murder is an indictable offense.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Proceedings
'Indictable' implies a formal legal process where charges are presented.
He was arrested for an indictable crime.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Use 'indictable' in legal or academic contexts, not in casual conversation.
The class discussed the indictable acts in historical cases.
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Quote examples
Gail Collins
American Journalist
I can't tell you how many times I've had conversations with politicians who've done something morally reprehensible but not indictable, yet still think they should be able to stay in office. The office isn't a 'right.' It's a kind of loan.
Quote examples
Gail Collins
American Journalist
I can't tell you how many times I've had conversations with politicians who've done something morally reprehensible but not indictable, yet still think they should be able to stay in office. The office isn't a 'right.' It's a kind of loan.
Example 1 of 1
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