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Definition of punitory - 3 dictionary results

pu⋅ni⋅tive

  [pyoo-ni-tiv]
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–adjective
serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment: punitive laws; punitive action.
Also, pu⋅ni⋅to⋅ry  [pyoo-ni-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] .

Origin:
1615–25; < ML pūnītīvus of punishment, equiv. to L pūnīt(us) (ptp. of pūnīre to punish ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
pu⋅ni⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
pu⋅ni⋅tive⋅ness, noun
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pu·ni·to·ry   (pyōō'nĭ-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  Inflicting or intended to inflict punishment.

[From Latin pūnītus, from past participle of pūnīre, to punish; see punish.]
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Main Entry: pu·ni·tive
Pronunciation: 'pyü-n&-tiv
Function: adjective
: inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment —pu·ni·tive·ly adverb —pu·ni·tive·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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