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punishable

[puhn-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpʌn ɪ ʃə bəl /


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Violations are a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

In 2020, North Korea made possessing foreign media a crime punishable by years-long forced labour terms –- and potential death sentences for large-scale distribution, according to Amnesty International.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Federal law bars gun possession by people who are convicted of crimes that are punishable for a term exceeding one year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

SFA head of referees Willie Collum backed the call, citing "clear evidence" with Sam Nicholson's hand and arm "in an unnatural position" and the resulting contact "a punishable handball".

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Shackleton was the Master, and technically they were now on shore; disobedience to the commands of the Master was legally punishable.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong


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