Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indictable
Adjective
/ɪnˈdaɪtəbl/
Definition
Capable of being formally charged with a crime in a court of law.
Examples
- The defendant was involved in an indictable offense, which led to a grand jury proceeding.
- In many jurisdictions, murder is classified as an indictable crime that carries severe penalties.
Meaning
Indictable refers to offenses that are serious enough to warrant a formal charge, leading to a trial in a higher court.
Synonyms
- Prosecutable
- Chargeable
- Criminal
