| 释义 |
pu·ni·tive
\ˈpyünəd.]iv, -ət]\ adjective
Etymology: French punitif, from Medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punitus + -ivus -ive
1. : inflicting, awarding, or involving punishment or penalties : aiming at punishment
< a punitive law >
< punitive justice >
< a punitive expedition >
2. : constituting or serving as a severe or discriminatory penalty
< punitive taxes >
• pu·ni·tive·ly \]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
• pu·ni·tive·ness \]ivnə̇s\ noun -es |