English

Etymology
Medieval L. punitivus, from punire to punish.

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-punitive.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
en-adj

1. law inflicting punishment, punishing

#:Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
#:The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.

Related terms
punishment
punitive damages
punitively

Italian

Adjective
punitive

1. Feminine plural of punitivo

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