punitive
pu
ˈpju
pyoo
ni
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/pjˈuːnɪtˌɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "punitive"in English

punitive
01

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

example
Examples
The company implemented punitive measures against employees who violated company policies.
The court imposed punitive fines on the corporation for environmental violations.
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