SINCE 1828
nonpunitive
adjective
non·pu·ni·tive
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Definition of nonpunitive
: not inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment : not punitive
nonpunitive drug policies taking nonpunitive measures
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There does appear to be some connection between the use of administrative segregation — a nonpunitive form of solitary confinement — and suicide attempts. — Keri Blakinger, San Antonio Express-News, "Suicide attempts have more than doubled in Texas prisons," 7 Feb. 2018 A need in NOLA Taking a nonpunitive approach with students whose behavior might provoke suspensions and expulsions in mainstream schools, the program prioritizes behavioral skills over academic progress. — Lucy Schouten, The Christian Science Monitor, "For children who have faced serious trauma, a place to learn," 14 June 2017 Airlines will continue that process, along with voluntary, nonpunitive reporting of pilot mistakes. — Andy Pasztor, WSJ, "Airlines Tap Trove of Flight Data to Give a ‘Virtually Instant’ Review of Pilots’ Skills," 18 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nonpunitive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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