punition

English

Etymology

Latin punitio: compare French punition. See punish.

Noun

punition

  1. (obsolete) punishment
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French

Etymology

From Latin pūnītiō (punishment).

Pronunciation

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Noun

punition f (plural punitions)

  1. punishment

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Middle French

Noun

punition f (plural punitions)

  1. punishment
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