Finableness

/ˈfaɪnəbəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being subject to fines; the characteristic of an offense that allows it to be punished with a monetary penalty.

Etymology

From finable plus the abstract noun suffix -ness. This legal term describes the capacity of an offense to receive a fine as its primary or alternative punishment.

Kelly Says

Finableness is basically the legal system's way of saying 'this is minor enough that we'll let you pay money instead of serving time'—it's a graded severity thing.

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