imprisonable
adjective
uk/ɪmˈprɪz.ən.ə.bəl/us/ɪmˈprɪz.ən.ə.bəl/If something is imprisonable, it can be areasonto put someone inprison:
有理由关押的Driving while under theinfluenceofalcoholis an imprisonableoffence.酒驾是可以判监的罪行。
Theseyouthsmade thechoicetocommitimprisonablecrimes.这些年轻人犯了可判监的罪行,这是他们咎由自取。
See
imprison
- It is aseriouscharge, but not an imprisonable one.
- He was notconvictedof an imprisonablemisdemeanour.
- Prosecutorsidentified13 imprisonablechargesagainst him,includingbriberyandabuseofpower.
Punishing & punishments
- ankle bracelet
- ankle tag
- attach
- attachment
- bar
- be brought/called to accountidiom
- bring
- discipline
- flay
- flaysomeonealiveidiom
- get what's coming toyouidiom
- grounded
- hair shirt
- spare
- spare the rod and spoil the childidiom
- spot fine
- stringsomeoneup
- swing
- swing for itidiom
- tagging