punitive
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A judge later added hundreds of millions of dollars in punitive damages, bringing that judgment to roughly $1.4 billion.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Said is seeking compensatory and punitive damages along with her attorneys’ fees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Across England, there is growing concern about punitive disciplinary practices in schools.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“We like bonds because high real rates and low real wages are punitive for the economy,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Remember, self-assessment is only for your benefit to develop and grow as a person, and is not punitive.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing punitive
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