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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(law) The process of administering excessive punishment, especially in response to crime..
Use overpenalization when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Overpenalization means (law) The process of administering excessive punishment, especially in response to crime..
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Use overpenalization where its definition matches the intended context.
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