'Chargeable' definitions:

Definition of 'chargeable'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Liable to be accused, or cause for such liability; "the suspect was chargeable"; "an indictable offense" [syn: chargeable, indictable]

Definition of 'Chargeable'

From: GCIDE
  • Chargeable \Charge"a*ble\, a.
  • 1. That may be charged, laid, imposed, or imputes; as, a duty chargeable on iron; a fault chargeable on a man. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Subject to be charge or accused; liable or responsible; as, revenues chargeable with a claim; a man chargeable with murder. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Serving to create expense; costly; burdensome. [1913 Webster]
  • That we might not be chargeable to any of you. --2. Thess. iii. 8. [1913 Webster]
  • For the sculptures, which are elegant, were very chargeable. --Evelyn. [1913 Webster]

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