Adjective
/puˈni.βle/
The term "punible" refers to actions or behaviors that can be subjected to punishment under the law. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe offenses that warrant a legal penalty. In Spanish, it is used both in written documents (such as legal texts) and in oral discussions, particularly among legal professionals. The frequency of its use is higher in formal settings, particularly in law-related conversations.
Theft is a punishable act according to the law.
Las infracciones de tráfico son consideradas punibles.
Traffic violations are considered punishable.
La notificación de un acto punible debe realizarse dentro de las 24 horas.
The term "punible" itself does not appear frequently in idiomatic expressions; however, it is often used in legal phrases and discussions. Below are sentences that include phrases associated with legal terminology that involves "punible":
The lack of evidence does not excuse the punishable nature of the crime.
En casos de violencia, la ley establece que el acto es punible sin excepción.
In cases of violence, the law establishes that the act is punishable without exception.
Un comportamiento punible puede llevar a sanciones severas.
A punishable behavior can lead to severe penalties.
El código penal clasifica los delitos en función de si son punibles o no.
The word "punible" is derived from the Latin "punibilis," which comes from "punire," meaning "to punish." The suffix "-ble" indicates capability or suitability, thus the term effectively means "capable of being punished."
Synonyms: - Sancionable - Delictivo (related to criminal offense)
Antonyms: - Inimputable (non-punishable) - Justificable (justifiable)