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citable

6.9
May get a ticket or fine for breaking a law
  • adjective
  • /ˈsaɪtəbl/
  • Formal
translation icon : sancionable
  • The officer explained that using a mobile phone while driving is citable under local law.

Examples

  • The ticket is citable.

  • Parking in a fire lane is a citable offense in most cities.

  • Leaving trash on the sidewalk can be considered a citable violation by city authorities.

  • This offense is definitely citable.

  • Parking in that area without a permit is a citable offense.

  • The officer issued a ticket for the citable violation of traffic rules.

  • Jaywalking in that part of the city is considered a citable infraction.

Synonyms

punishable
vscitable
  • Formal
3 4.2

Can lead to a fine or other legal penalty

is specifically about receiving a formal notice rather than broader penalties
punishable by law
vscitable
  • Formal
1 4.8

An act against the law that can lead to a fine or jail

is limited to receiving a formal notice or administrative penalty
sanctionable
vscitable
  • Formal
7.9

Can be punished under rules or law

is focused on receiving a formal notice or administrative penalty
fineable
vscitable
  • Formal
8.0

Required to pay money as a punishment

is broader, covering formal notices or administrative penalties beyond money

Surface Forms

citable positive

Morphology

citable = cite (semi-transparent) = cite + able

Formally derived from 'cite' + '-able', but the legal/administrative sense ('liable to be given a citation/ticket') is specialized and may not be known to all learners.

Etymology

Citable also comes from the verb cite, which can mean 'to call' or 'to order someone to appear' and appears in the legal word citation. So, a citable offence is one that can get you a formal ticket or notice.