punitive

How To Use punitive In A Sentence

• Most church insurance policies exclude punitive damages. Christianity Today
• Zechariah, however, is given a punitive sign, while the annunciation to Mary concludes with her pledge of willing submission.
• In his book Reading, Writing, and the Hickory Stick, Dr. Irwin Hyman says that all of these punitive practices can leave a child with serious long-term aftereffects. How to Talk so Kids Can Learn
• The city now seeks to amend the claim to plead fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit and to seek punitive damages.
• The US could impose punitive tariffs of up to 100 % on some countries'exports.
• I am delighted to assure the questioner that I would not support any regime that I regarded as punitive.
• The punitive actions include economic sanctions, which are certain to deal a severe blow to the North, which desperately needs global aid.
• Norris divides a law into a preceptive and a punitive element. Motherly Advice
• He has had his heart set on launching a punitive war on whatever pretext.
• No one wins in punitive relationships: parents and children alike feel frustrated, angry and unhappy.