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Definition of imprisonable
imprisonable
/ɪmˈprɪz.ən.ə.bəl/
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imprisonable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Subject to or punishable by imprisonment under the law (especially of a criminal offense).
Example
"Driving without valid insurance can be an imprisonable offense if it results in a serious accident."
2
Capable of being confined, locked up, or held in prison.
Example
"Under the new statute, corporate executives found guilty of massive fraud are personally imprisonable."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imprisonable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imprisonable