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punitory, a.|ˈpjuːnɪtərɪ| [f. mod.L. type *pūnītōrius, f. L. pūnītor a punisher: see -ory2.] Inflicting or involving punishment; = punitive.
1710J. Harris Lex. Techn., Punitory Interest, is a Term in the Civil Law, for such Interest of Money as is given for Delay, or Breach of Trust. 1768Tucker Lt. Nat. (1834) II. 43 Of avoidable evils..some are prudential, such as labour, troubles, self-denials..; others punitory, which we draw upon ourselves by our ill conduct and wilful mismanagement. 1859Mill Liberty v. 172 The preventive function of government..is far more liable to be abused, to the prejudice of liberty, than the punitory function. 1880Times 31 Jan., It had been originally intended that the punitory expedition should have started in October. |