punitive action
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Rumours have swirled recently over potential punitive action by the EU.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024
But on Thursday, Adani Group said it was evaluating "remedial and punitive action" against Hindenburg Research in the US and India.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023
No punitive action was taken by the SEC.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022
But opposition from some E.U. governments could make punitive action difficult, said Federico Santi, a Europe analyst with the Eurasia Group.
From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2022
State the consequences for violating school policy; as appropriate, punitive action should be linked with treatment and counseling.
From What Works: Schools Without Drugs by Education, United States Department of
