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punitive definition

pu·ni·tive (pyo̵̅o̅′nə tiv)

adjective

inflicting, concerned with, or directed toward punishment
also punitory pu′·ni·to′ry

Etymology: ML punitivus < L punitus, pp. of punire, to punish

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