Definition

Able to be taken to court for a crime or legal offense.

Example

The evidence was strong enough to make the case prosecutable.

Conversation

Did you hear about that case in the news?

Yeah, it sounds pretty serious; the actions were definitely prosecutable.

I can't believe people would do something so reckless.

Right? It’s frustrating when you think about the consequences.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prosecutable → It is formed from "prosecute" (from Latin "prosecutus", meaning to follow up or pursue) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "prosecutable" means capable of being pursued or followed up in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'prosecute' which means to follow up on a legal case, and remember that 'prosecutable' refers to something that can be pursued legally.

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