Definition of Punitory. Meaning of Punitory. Synonyms of Punitory

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Definition of Punitory

Punitory
Punitory Pu"ni*to*ry, a. Punishing; tending to punishment; punitive. God . . . may make moral evil, as well as natural, at the same time both prudential and punitory. --A. Tucker.

Meaning of Punitory from wikipedia

- Forman, the war on drugs has had widespread effects, including an increased punitory criminal justice system that disproportionately affected Black Americans...
- New Netherland from 1633 to 1638, suggests that at least some type of punitory building was built on the site during his term. George Howell and Jonathan...