Punitive - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpjuːnətɪv|
Brit.
|ˈpjuːnɪtɪv|
adjective
- inflicting punishment
punitive justice
punitive damages
punitive damages
Extra examples
The federal government will take punitive action against the company that polluted the river.
Lobbyists complain that the bill would impose punitive taxes on the industry.
The agency sent a letter, but took no punitive action.
The jury awarded punitive damages (=money paid to someone who is the victim of a crime).
The government is expected to take punitive steps against offenders.
...historically natural disasters have often been interpreted by some as punitive or monitory measures against sin-ridden humanity...
The US could impose punitive tariffs on exports.
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