Penalizing
/ˈpɛnəlˌaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of imposing a penalty or punishment for an offense or breach of law.
The court is penalizing the company for violating environmental regulations.
Forms
- penalizes
- penalized
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Commentary
Usually used in contexts where legal or regulatory consequences are applied; often appears in statutory and judicial language.
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