punishable
Example Sentences
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Straw purchasing of firearms and trafficking in firearms are both punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
From Seattle Times
Burning objects with intent to intimidate is punishable in Virginia by one to five years in prison.
From Washington Post
The Cabinet decreed a new crime - people smuggling that results in the death of migrants - punishable by up to 30 years in prison, an exceptionally stiff sentence for crimes involving facilitating illegal immigration.
From Washington Times
Blasphemy is a crime under Pakistani law that can be punishable with death.
From Reuters
On Friday, he was charged with two counts of retaining and sharing classified national defense information, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
From Washington Post
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