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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

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