punitive action

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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

Adani Group has hit back at the allegations against it and said it was evaluating "remedial and punitive action" against Hindenburg Research in the US and India.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2023

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

Bell will race for the Cup title on Sunday, and Rheem has given no indication it will take punitive action against the organization for Jones’ disappointing end with the team.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 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 Sparks, Edwin Erle