Punitory Definition
pyo͝onĭ-tôrē
adjective
Inflicting or intended to inflict punishment.
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Origin of Punitory
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From Latin pūnītus from past participle of pūnīre to punish punish
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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