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punitive in German

punitive in German is Straf-, strafend — punitive means intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.

punitive in German

Straf-
adj
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.
strafend
adj
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.

What does "punitive" mean?

  1. 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 German?
"punitive" in German is Straf-, strafend. punitive means: Intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
Are there other ways to say "punitive" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "punitive": Straf-, strafend.
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