Punitive
['pjuːnɪtɪv] or ['pjʊnətɪv]
Definition
(adj.) inflicting punishment; 'punitive justice'; 'punitive damages' .
Typist: Penelope--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Penal.
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Examples
- For punitive expeditions particularly, gas was to be recommended. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It was a determined and angry company--a punitive expedition as well as one of relief. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
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