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punitive

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
pu·ni·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of punitive
Pronunciation:
\ˈpyü-nə-tiv\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
French punitif, from Medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punitus, past participle of punire
Date:
1624
: inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment <severe punitive measures>
pu·ni·tive·ly adverb
pu·ni·tive·ness noun


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