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punishable

adjective as in culpable

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The state also makes performing or attempting to perform an abortion punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 or a maximum of ten years in prison.

From Salon

The charge is punishable by up to six years in prison under state law.

They each fled the country after converting to Christianity from Islam, which Iran's Shariah law classifies apostasy punishable by death, and sought refuge in the U.S. to practice their newfound faith freely.

From Salon

These are both so-called wobbler charges, meaning they can be prosecuted as misdemeanors or felonies, and each is punishable by up to three years in prison.

Killing an elephant is a crime punishable by imprisonment or a fine.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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