How to Pronounce "indictable"
word
ɪnˈdaɪtəbl̩
in-DY-tuh-buhl
ɪndˈɪktəbəl
in-DIK-tuh-buhl
Definition
Describes a crime or offense that can be charged by a formal accusation, usually leading to a serious court case. Commonly refers to offenses that require a grand jury or similar process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈdaɪtəbl̩
British English
ɪndˈɪktəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DY-tuh-buhl
UK
in-DIK-tuh-buhl
Listen in Context
The judge said this was an indictable offense.
Only serious crimes are indictable in this country.
Theft can be an indictable crime if valuable items are taken.
Is this charge actually indictable, or just a minor violation?