punitive action
Example Sentences
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Fearing further punitive action, he approached the Madras High Court last week, which ordered authorities to not take any coercive action until the next hearing on 8 October.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
She’s helped families who received letters from schools threatening punitive action for a child habitually not showing up or participating in class.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 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
There was no immediate response from Iran on Friday, which had previously warned of "punitive action" against Athens over the confiscation.
From Reuters • Aug. 12, 2022
State the consequences for violating school policy; as appropriate, punitive action should be linked with treatment and counseling.
From What Works: Schools Without Drugs by Education, United States Department of
