Definition for PUN'ISH-A-BLE

PUN'ISH-A-BLE, a.

  1. Worthy of punishment.
  2. Liable to punishment; capable of being punished by law or right; applied to persons or offenses; as, a man is punishable for robbery or for trespass; a crime is punishable by law.

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