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punitive

adj
/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/

Etymology

From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin pūnitīvus, from pūniō (“to punish”).

  1. derived from pūnitīvus
  2. borrowed from punitif

Definitions

  1. Inflicting punishment

    Inflicting punishment; punishing.

    • Beijing imposed punitive sanctions on Canada.
    • The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
    • The council took punitive measures against poachers.

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