amerceable

/ˈæmərsəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being punished or penalized

“The company was considered amerceable for its role in the environmental disaster.”

2. noun

one that is punishable or penalizable

“The amerceable parties in the scandal were forced to pay millions in fines.”

Synonyms

  • penalizable
  • punishable

Antonyms

  • exempt
  • immune