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Meanings of punitive in English
Inflicting punishment.
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Usage of punitive in English
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Israel had been expected to take punitive measures following the UN vote.
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He also said the tax could be punitive for businesses and consumers.
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More punitive sanctions around work and school might have a positive effect.
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You'll avoid late fees and those punitive rate increases for late payments.
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Dili said later that it was not seeking punitive action against Indonesia.
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It's basically common sense, freed from punitive and outdated attitudes about crime.
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The appeals court ordered a new trial on punitive damages involving Wyeth.
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Through economic growth we are borrowing time at punitive rates of interest.
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The punitive tariff, if it comes, is expected to take effect immediately.
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But experts say Washington is unlikely to resort to any punitive action.
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However, there is no definition of the punitive dimensions of such censure.
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The case was filed under a statute that allows unlimited punitive damages.
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Iranian officials have repeatedly shrugged off the impact of such punitive measures.
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He tells Chris that others are punitive and disproportionate to the risk.
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The lawsuit seeks payment plus punitive damages, court costs and attorney fees.
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European Union states have halted some aid and threatened further punitive steps.
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New Zealand
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Ireland
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United States of America
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