punitive

English

Etymology

From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin punitivus, from pūniō (“I punish”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pjunɪtɪv/
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Adjective

punitive (comparative more punitive, superlative most punitive)

  1. (law, military) inflicting punishment, punishing
    Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
    The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.

Translations

French

Adjective

punitive

  1. feminine singular of punitif

German

Adjective

punitive

  1. inflected form of punitiv

Italian

Adjective

punitive

  1. feminine plural of punitivo

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