Definition of Punitive
done as an act of punishment
Examples of Punitive in a sentence
The purpose of the punitive lawsuit’s community service ruling is to forever remind the drunk driver of the cost of his actions. 🔊
When the case began, the attorney announced his client was seeking both monetary and punitive damages for being fired without cause. 🔊
The proceeds from the punitive lawsuit will be used to establish a fund for families who lose loved ones in a drunk driving incident. 🔊
Since the punitive sanctions are not producing the desired results, the United Nations is sending troops into the distressed country. 🔊
The university is taking punitive actions against the football player who failed his drug test. 🔊
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