punishable

punish +‎ -able

punishable (comparative more punishable, superlative most punishable)

1. Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

   Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100.

   • 2022 February 9, “Network News: Regulations on face coverings risk leaving passengers confused”, in RAIL, number 950, page 6:

     Wearing a face covering also remains a requirement on all Transport for London services, where it has become a Condition of Carriage. This means that while non-compliance is no longer a criminal offence and punishable with a fine, passengers can still be asked to leave or prevented from boarding.

• punishability
• punishably
• nonpunishable