Mete Out
/ˈmiːt aʊt/
Definitions
- (v.) To distribute or assign punishment, justice, or a penalty, especially in a judicial or authoritative context.
The judge meted out a harsh sentence to the defendant.
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- mete out
- metes out
- meted out
- meting out
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe the formal assignment of penalties or justice; careful to use with authoritative subjects (courts, judges).
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