just punishment

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Is a shot from 12 yards with only the goalkeeper to beat a just punishment?

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

“Defendant deserves just punishment for his crimes, including a prison sentence,” Avenatti wrote in a memo to the judge, referring to himself in the third person.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2022

"Considering the extensiveness of Holmes' fraud... the sentencing of 180 months' imprisonment would reflect the seriousness of the offenses, provide for just punishment for the offenses, and deter Holmes and others," the prosecutors said.

From Reuters • Nov. 12, 2022

In a court filing Wednesday, prosecutors reiterated their request for a 25-year sentence, saying it would reflect the serious nature of the offense, provide just punishment and deter other officers from “imposing punishment” on others.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2022

He would go to the Deemster, confess to the outrage of which he had been guilty, and submit to the just punishment of the law.

From The Deemster by Caine, Hall, Sir