as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
as with many action movies, this one ends with a wild chase and an over-the-top fight sequence in which the bad guys finally get their comeuppance
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Noun
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The passage of Proposition 36, a tougher-on-crime law that placed stricter punishments on repeat drug and theft offenders, has given both agencies more opportunities to try to help those in custody suffering from drug addiction.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The league has noticeably grown more strict regarding punishments for hip-drop tackles.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Justice Department, in its defense of the tariffs, has highlighted the expansive way Trump has used them, arguing that the trade penalties are part of his power over foreign affairs, an area where the courts should not second-guess the president.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Violating the law could result in various penalties depending on the severity of the situation, including fines or jail time.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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