Meaning of punitive measure | Babel Free
Definitions
A punishment, penalty, or disciplinary action taken by an authority in response to a violation of rules, laws, or established norms.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Strafmaßnahme
Español
medida punitiva
Français
mesure punitive
Italiano
misura punitiva
Nederlands
strafmaatregel
Português
medida punitiva
Examples
“The international community considered several punitive measures, including travel bans and asset freezes, against the regime.”
“Expulsion is the most severe punitive measure the school can impose on a student.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.