punitive
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin punitivus, from pūniō (“I punish”).
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Adjective[edit]
punitive (comparative more punitive, superlative most punitive)
- (law, military) inflicting punishment, punishing
- Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
- The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
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punishing
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French[edit]
Adjective[edit]
punitive
German[edit]
Adjective[edit]
punitive
- inflected form of punitiv
Italian[edit]
Adjective[edit]
punitive