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punitive [ˈpjuːnıtıv] ADJ

1. punitive:

punitive

惩罚性的 chéngfáxìngde

punitive

刑罚的 xíngfáde

a punitive fine

2. punitive:

punitive

极严厉的 jí yánlì de

punitive taxation

▶ punitively ADV

▶ punitiveness N

Usage examples with punitive

punitive taxation

a punitive fine

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The opinion upheld the punitive damages award against the tobacco company. en.wikipedia.org

This resolution advised member states to withdraw their diplomatic representation from the city as a punitive measure. en.wikipedia.org

He ordered the removal of manacles, camisoles and restraining gloves and rejected the then popular psychiatric practice of punitive treatment. en.wikipedia.org

The company ended up paying more than $220 million in compensation and $13 million in punitive damages to thousands of plaintiffs. en.wikipedia.org

In addition, they awarded her $2.7 million in punitive damages. en.wikipedia.org

The perception is that the closing of this office is both punitive and strategic. en.wikipedia.org

A separate $15 million punitive damages award was reversed by a lower court. en.wikipedia.org

The punitive parent has great difficulty in forgiving oneself even under average circumstances in which anyone could fall short of their standards. en.wikipedia.org

The letter stated that the transfer was in no way to be construed as punitive action. en.wikipedia.org

In contrast, criminal forfeiture is usually carried out in a sentence following a conviction and is a punitive act against the offender. en.wikipedia.org

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