Punitory (Adjective)
Meaning
Inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The punitory approach to discipline in the school resulted in a higher suspension rate than any other school in the district.
- The court's punitory decision to fine the company $10 million was meant to serve as a deterrent to other corporations.
- Critics argued that the new law was overly punitory and would disproportionately affect low-income communities.
- The punitory measures taken by the government against the protesters were widely condemned by human rights organizations.
- The jury's decision to award punitory damages was intended to punish the defendant for their reckless behavior.