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extreme penalty
noun as in capital punishment
Example Sentences
“While this is an extreme penalty, the Condominium submits that it is proportional to Villi’s offence. He has proven himself to be ungovernable.”
It’s an extreme penalty, and it falls heavily on the poor and people of color.
Dissolution is an extreme penalty, and there appear to be very few instances where courts have upheld such a punishment.
"Even the most extreme penalty is light for you," the mother said according to public broadcaster NHK.
“This is a lady with a compulsion. Hopefully, she understands the extreme penalty she’d be under if this does reoccur. You get cynical after a while.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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