punitive
English
Etymology
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From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle French punitif, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value ML. is not valid. See WT:LOL. punitivus, from pūniō (“I punish”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
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.
Related terms
Translations
punishing
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French
Adjective
punitive
German
Adjective
punitive
- inflection of punitiv:
Italian
Adjective
punitive
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