Translation
punishment
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Word origin
From Latin punitio, from punire ('to punish'). English 'punish' comes from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- punitio
- English cognates
- punish, punitive
Grammar
Examples
proportionnée.
A punishment must be fair and proportionate.
.
The teacher gave him a punishment for being late.
, .
As a punishment, he had to tidy his whole room.
mineure.
This fine is a heavy punishment for a minor mistake.
redoutent .
Children fear the punishment more than the offence.
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