indictable

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But Whitaker appeared to adopt the state’s arguments that the new act actually creates stronger defenses for discretion than an older section of state law, which requires a district attorney “to prosecute all indictable offenses.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

It's too obvious, too vulgar, and—- more to the point—- too indictable.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2023

“Can say as a prosecutor this would be an indictable case etc.”

From Reuters • May 22, 2023

Speaking on BBC Radio, Conservative Mr Allott said women should be aware this was not an indictable offence - one considered serious enough to warrant a prison sentence or crown court hearing.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2021

We are not subjects of your Government, and, therefore, not indictable under your laws against slave trading.

From Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject by Elliott, E. N.