Punitory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpju.nɪ.tɔɹ.i/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Punitory is an adjective meaning (archaic) punitive; serving to punish.
Meaning
(archaic) punitive; serving to punish.
Example Sentences
God […] may make moral evil, as well as natural, at the same time both prudential and punitory.
the former, a simply imperative law; the other a punitory: but the punitory, if it commands the punishment to be inflicted, and does not merely permit it, is as truly imperative as the other
Synonyms for punitory
Depending on context, synonyms include castigatory, vindicatory, vindictive, punishmental, punitive, penitentiary.
Antonyms for punitory
Common opposites include rehabilitative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penal, punitive, correctional, penitentiary, punishmental, penall.
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