punitory
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pu·ni·to·ry
(pyo͞o′nĭ-tôr′ē)adj.
Inflicting or intended to inflict punishment.
[From Latin pūnītus, from past participle of pūnīre, to punish; see punish.]
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Adj. | 1. | punitory - inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive damages" |
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punitory
adjectiveInflicting or aiming to inflict punishment:
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