Punishment
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A penalty imposed for a wrongdoing or breach of law.
The court imposed a harsh punishment for the fraud conviction.
- (n.) The act of inflicting a penalty or sanction.
The punishment of offenders serves to deter crime.
Forms
- punishments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'punishment' typically denotes the imposition of penalties following due process, distinct from informal or extrajudicial consequences.
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