Chargeable: meaning, definitions and examples

Synonym of 'chargeable,' used in the exact same manner.

• All utility expenses are chargeable to the service account

Often used in professional services to describe the time or expenses that can be billed to clients.

• The lawyer recorded his hours as billable time

Used when referring to an amount that is due for payment, usually by a specific date.

• The invoice is payable within 30 days

Used to describe an amount that can be deducted from an account.

• The transaction is debitable from your savings account

This term is used in legal or financial contexts to describe something that can incur a charge or fee, or can be subject to legal charges. It does not typically imply moral blame.

• The repairs on the car are chargeable to the customer.
• The criminal was found chargeable under the new law.

Typically used in legal or formal contexts to describe a person or entity that can be accused of wrongdoing. This word has a formal tone and is less commonly used in everyday conversation.

• Under the new regulation, the company is now accusable for environmental violations.
• The defendant was determined to be accusable for the crime.

This word describes a state of being guilty or at fault, often used in legal and formal contexts. It can carry a stronger implication of guilt compared to 'blameworthy'.

• The court found him culpable for the robbery.
• Her negligence made her culpable in the accident.

This term is used to describe someone or something deserving blame or responsibility for a negative outcome. It often carries a moral or ethical implication.

• The manager's poor decision was blameworthy for the project's failure.
• His actions were considered blameworthy by the jury.