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punishable

[puhn-i-shuh-buhl] / ˈpʌn ɪ ʃə bəl /


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Voting in an election when the voter is ineligible is a second-degree felony under Texas law and is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Doing so would be a violation of Article 13 of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, punishable by a $4.5-million fine, the loss of a first-round draft pick and the voiding of Leonard’s contract.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

"They don't see any conclusive evidence here to say that Joe Newell has touched this with a punishable part of the arm," he added.

From BBC May 29, 2026

"If this player touches the ball with a punishable part of the arm then for sure, this should be a penalty kick," Collum said.

From BBC May 29, 2026

Alabama is among the growing list of states that make the murder of a person under the age of fourteen a capital offense punishable by the death penalty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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