Penalization
/ˌpiːnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of imposing a penalty for a legal infraction or wrongdoing.
The court's penalization of the company served as a deterrent against future violations.
Forms
- penalisation
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Commentary
Penalization commonly refers to formal legal penalties and should be distinguished from informal consequences.
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