indictable Definition
- 1(of an offence) that can be dealt with only in a higher court and not in a magistrates' court
- 2(of a person) liable to be indicted
Using indictable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indictable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The offense is indictable and will be heard in the Crown Court.
Example
The suspect is an indictable offender and will be tried in a higher court.
indictable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for indictable
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Summary: indictable in Brief
'Indictable' [ɪnˈdaɪtəbl] refers to an offense that can only be dealt with in a higher court, not in a magistrates' court. It also describes a person who is liable to be indicted. Examples of its use include 'The offense is indictable and will be heard in the Crown Court.' and 'The suspect is an indictable offender and will be tried in a higher court.'
