punitive action
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The CJP accused the government of backtracking after authorities had assured them that no punitive action would be taken against protesters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The unexpected crisis stirred debate within the Reagan administration over whether Washington should take punitive action against the Soviet Union.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2023
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
Adani Group has hit back at the allegations against it and said it was evaluating "remedial and punitive action" against Hindenburg Research in the US and India.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2023
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 United States Department of Education
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