punitive
English
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editFrom Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin pūnitīvus, from pūniō (“I punish”).
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editpunitive (comparative more punitive, superlative most punitive)
- (law, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.
- Synonym: (archaic) punitory
- Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
- The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
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French
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German
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Italian
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