Convictable

/kənˈvɪktəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be convicted or proven guilty of a crime; capable of having guilt established in court.

Etymology

From 'convict' (from Latin 'convictus,' meaning to prove guilty) plus the suffix '-able' (capable of being). The root comes from 'con-' (thoroughly) and 'vincere' (to conquer or overcome).

Kelly Says

Something 'convictable' means there's enough evidence that a jury probably won't be able to acquit you—it's a word prosecutors and criminal lawyers use constantly when assessing whether they have a strong case!

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