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PUNISHABLE

\pˈʌnɪʃəbə͡l], \pˈʌnɪʃəbə‍l], \p_ˈʌ_n_ɪ_ʃ_ə_b_əl]\

Definitions of PUNISHABLE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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liable to or deserving punishment; "punishable offenses"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

liable to or deserving punishment; "punishable offenses"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Deserving of, or liable to, punishment; capable of being punished by law or right; -- said of person or offenses.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Deserving of or liable to punishment.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Worthy of punishment; capable of being punished by law or right.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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