punitive

Example Sentences

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This time the order has flipped, bringing the punitive effects first.

From The Wall Street Journal

Joseph is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and payment of attorney fees in an amount to be determined at trial.

From Los Angeles Times

First was the carve-out from his punitive tariffs on Chinese goods for smartphones and other consumer electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The EU has finally agreed to remove the punitive measures it imposed in 2023.

From BBC

The Workers Fraud Protection Act, which takes effect Jan. 1, makes it “unlawful to falsely impersonate a union representative” and imposes punitive fines.

From The Wall Street Journal