punitive

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"Now, the question is whether the Adam Welsh Act has taken it further," he said, speaking of what he characterized as the punitive nature of the 2003 amendments.

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  1. adjective Inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment; punishing.

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  • "We continue to expect the North American economy to contract over the first half of the year, with near-term punitive consequences for earnings," Rubin said, suggesting that investors "going long stocks now should be prepared for more jolts along the way." —  Google News Canada - Top Stories
  • He is also seeking a declaration that he is the legal mentri besar of Perak and asking for an injunction to stop Zambry from carrying out the duties and functions of the mentri besar; and also punitive, aggravated and exemplary damages and costs. —  Planet Malaysia
  • Raids were calibrated so that each month they became more punitive, at least in the American value system. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • When distortions arise, such as punitive taxes on the rich, then those who aspire to be well-paid by virtue of their abilities tend to find other things to do, or other places to live. —  Aloft: The Whythawk Blog
  • The amount sought in the lawsuit was in no way punitive, merely the value of the service that was paid for, but not delivered. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Digg
 

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  1. Medieval Latin pūnītīvus, from Latin poenīre, pūnīre, to punish; see punish.

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  1. from Old French punitif = Portuguese Italian punitivo, from Latin punire, past participle punitus, punish: see punish.
 

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