Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unpunishable
Adjective
/ʌnˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/
Definition
Not subject to punishment or unable to be punished.
Examples
- His actions were deemed unpunishable by the court due to lack of evidence.
- In some cultures, certain behaviors are considered unpunishable.
- The principle of double jeopardy means that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime, making it unpunishable after an acquittal.
Meaning
The term describes actions or behaviors that cannot be penalized or do not incur punishment under legal or moral standards.
Synonyms
- Innocent
- Impunable
- Not liable
