punitive action
Example Sentences
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The CJP accused the government of backtracking after authorities had assured them that no punitive action would be taken against protesters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Rumours have swirled recently over potential punitive action by the EU.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2024
CVM reached a so-called "administrative agreement in supervision process," it said in a statement, enabling the watchdog to reduce or erase punitive action in exchange for effective cooperation in the ongoing investigations.
From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2023
He also complained that Facebook had acted unfairly, as it has never taken punitive action against his opponents despite them sometimes using extreme language to attack him.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2023
The major shortcoming is the assumption of the inevitability of reprisals and the capacity to take punitive action.
From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by James P. Wade
