punishment (/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
Meaning
Meaning: penalty for wrongdoing
A penalty imposed on someone for breaking a rule or law. It is meant to deter wrongdoing or deliver justice.
Examples
🗣 Many argue that rehabilitation works better than harsh punishment for reducing repeat offenses.
Etymology
From Old French ‘punissement’, from ‘punir’ (to punish), from Latin ‘punire’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law, parenting, and everyday discussion.
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Tags: law, justice