meted

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"Work will continue to ensure there is clear deterrents in terms of the punishments meted out by the law," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Cherifa, who is in her sixties, was one of about 10 Malian refugees who spoke to AFP from neighbouring Mauritania about the brutal violence meted out against civilians.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The suspended death sentences are the most severe punishment known to be meted out against disgraced generals under Chinese leader Xi Jinping, surpassing the life sentences previously announced for purged military commanders of similar rank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

According to her letter, prior to their deliberations, the committee asked the committee’s legal advisor for “clarity” on the the possible punishments that could be meted out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025

And what he had already meted out to Lovey, if he was not waiting on a reunion of the three runaways.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead