— chargeableness, chargeability , n. — chargeably , adv.
/chahr"jeuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. that may or should be charged: chargeable duty.
2. liable to be accused or held responsible; indictable: He was held chargeable for the theft.
3. liable to become a charge on the public.
[ 1350-1400; ME; see CHARGE, -ABLE ]