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Recent Examples of indictable
Trump has already – and repeatedly – alleged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is, like Noriega, not the head of state of his own country and therefore indictable.
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Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
Peel Regional Police arrested a 54-year-old Air Canada employee and charged him with a conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and theft over $5,000.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
He had been convicted in January for a range of offenses including possession of a switchblade knife, being armed with a weapon with an intention to commit an indictable offense, stalking, intimidation, and damaging property, ABC reported.
—Mark Baker and Rod McGuirk, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2024
He was acquitted on one charge of concealing an indictable offense.
—Angus Watson, CNN, 17 Aug. 2023
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Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
Peel Regional Police arrested a 54-year-old Air Canada employee and charged him with a conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and theft over $5,000.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
He had been convicted in January for a range of offenses including possession of a switchblade knife, being armed with a weapon with an intention to commit an indictable offense, stalking, intimidation, and damaging property, ABC reported.
—Mark Baker and Rod McGuirk, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2024
He was acquitted on one charge of concealing an indictable offense.
—Angus Watson, CNN, 17 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictable
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Each fraud charge is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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According to federal law, the two counts of murder are punishable by death or life in prison, though the federal agency, which cited case law, said the stalking charges weren't likely death penalty-eligible.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Seeking help can mean inviting the state into one’s home in ways that may bring new harms, including the removal of children or criminalization of a partner whose behavior has not yet risen to the level of a chargeable offense.—
Earl Smith,
Time,
5 May 2026
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Many are chargeable for cordless operation or, in the case of our favorite travel fan, can even function as chargers themselves.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The insecurity crisis is frustrating business owners, human rights defenders and regular Haitians who are forced to navigate a capital that is largely controlled by criminal gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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But the reality [is] Trump does an impeachable offense every week.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
20 May 2026
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And there was explicit conversation among founders about how violations of the Emoluments Clause constitute impeachable offenses.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This ideal of masculinity is not a patriarch but a perpetual adolescent, endlessly irresponsible and endlessly indulged.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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This is every summer, right now, for the 200,000 people who live here — a public health emergency that is worsening with the global climate crisis and exacerbated even further by an onslaught of irresponsible development.—
Daniela Flores,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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As buttoned-up and as rule-abiding as Nicky is, Morgan is reckless.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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What happens if a landlord charges an unlawful late fee?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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London’s High Court ruled that the decision to proscribe the group was unlawful, but has kept the ban in place pending an appeals court ruling due Monday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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“Indictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictable. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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