punitive
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They are usually ordered into detention facilities known as SiS homes, which are tasked with mandatory care and rehabilitation, rather than a punitive system like prison.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
On Tuesday, in arguing for punitive damages, Panish said Peter Grossman was the only witness to deny his wife’s conduct and refused to admit she was a killer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Panish told jurors in Van Nuys that they needed to award punitive damages not only to punish Grossman and Erickson but also to send a message about their conduct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
And you don’t make it a one-off punitive hit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The Commander, instead, smells of mothballs, or is this odor some punitive form of aftershave?
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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