finable

or fine·a·ble

[ fahy-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. subject to a fine; punishable by a fine.

finable

/ ˈfaɪnəbəl /

adjective

1. liable to a fine

Derived Forms

• ˈfinableness, noun

Other Words From

• fina·ble·ness noun
• un·fina·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of finable¹

First recorded in 1475–85; fine ² + -able

Example Sentences

Several new finable offences have been added since 2020, including drug use and loitering in building hallways.

From Reuters

Mistakes aren’t misfortune, failed execution isn’t a bad break and optimistic references to last season’s success, which should’ve stopped about a month ago, should probably be finable offenses at their mention.

From Seattle Times

In five red zones, businesses were ordered shut and mass gatherings were made a finable offense.

From Washington Post

And according to some, asking a Tom's Diner server what constitutes a "stupid question" a finable offense in and of itself.

From Fox News

“I think he’ll learn more than any finable offense that you could ever give somebody,” I think the message is pretty clear.”

From Washington Times