Nonpunitive vs. Punitive — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Nonpunitive and Punitive
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Definitions
Nonpunitive
Not punitive.
Punitive
Inflicting or intended as punishment
He called for punitive measures against the Eastern bloc
Punitive
Inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment; punishing.
Punitive
Inflicting punishment; punishing.
Washington imposed punitive sanctions on Syria.
The jury awarded $10,000 in punitive damages.
Punitive
Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.
If death be punitive, so, likewise, is the necessity imposed upon man of toiling for his subsistence.
We shall dread a blow from the punitive hand.
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Punitive
Inflicting punishment;
Punitive justice
Punitive damages