punitive in French
punitive in French is punitif — punitive means intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
punitive in French
punitif
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.
What does "punitive" mean?
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adj Intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
"The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages."
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punitive in a sentence
- The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
- Beijing imposed punitive sanctions on Canada.
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What is "punitive" in French?
"punitive" in French is punitif. punitive means: Intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
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