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
Fearing further punitive action, he approached the Madras High Court last week, which ordered authorities to not take any coercive action until the next hearing on 8 October.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
The unexpected crisis stirred debate within the Reagan administration over whether Washington should take punitive action against the Soviet Union.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2023
No punitive action was taken by the SEC.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
In the Northern section the vote stood thirty-seven to ten in favour of the punitive action.
From The United States of America, Part 1 by Edwin Erle Sparks
