Definition of "indictable" [in•dict•a•ble]

• Capable of being indicted: Evidence suggested that the official was indictable for the crime. (adjective)
• Making one liable to indictment: an indictable offense. (adjective)

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• "Yes, I know that the crimes known as felonies prior to 1967 mostly became known as indictable offences, to be tried in the Crown Court only."
• "The charges are indictable, meaning, despite their age, the pair were dealt with in district court."
• "Now, that is an indictable offence, and we could charge him with indecent exposure, only we think he might have a mental health problem."