punitive
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/
adj
Etymology: From Middle French punitif, from Medieval Latin pūnitīvus, from pūniō (“to punish”).
- Inflicting punishment; punishing.
“Beijing imposed punitive sanctions on Canada.”
“The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.”