punishable

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A violation of the law is punishable by a fine of $1,000 per offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Tastelessness is not punishable by law, and neither is adapting a beloved novel however a filmmaker sees fit.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

In Italy, aggravated fraud is punishable by one to five years in prison, but Ferragni opted for a fast-track trial, which offers defendants a reduced sentence.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

It says flying a drone or model aircraft without necessary IDs is against the law, and punishable by fines or, in severe cases, with prison sentences.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Juanita had first noted it before we left, and Delia had reminded us—failing to report a body was punishable by law.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall