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punitive in Greek

punitive in Greek is ποινικός — punitive means intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.

punitive in Greek

ποινικός
adj
Pronounced: poinikos
(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 Greek?
"punitive" in Greek is ποινικός. punitive means: Intended as a punishment, or inflicting one.
How do you pronounce ποινικός?
"punitive" in Greek is ποινικός, pronounced "poinikos".
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