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1 expédition punitive
punitive raid ou expedition -
2 punitif
punitif, -ive [pynitif, iv]adjective* * *- ive pynitif, iv adjectif punitive* * *pynitif, iv adj (-ive)* * *en agissant ainsi, je n'ai pas d'intentions punitives I do not intend this as punishment -
3 expédition
expédition [εkspedisjɔ̃]feminine nouna. ( = voyage) expedition• quelle expédition ! what an expedition!* * *ɛkspedisjɔ̃1) (de lettre, marchandises) dispatching, sending; ( par bateau) shipping2) ( chose expédiée) gén consignment, shipment US; ( par bateau) shipment3) ( mission) expedition4) Droit (de jugement, d'acte notarié) authenticated copy* * *ɛkspedisjɔ̃ nf1) (= envoi) sending2) (scientifique, sportive) expedition, MILITAIRE expedition* * *expédition nf1 ( action d'expédier) (de lettre, marchandises) dispatching, sending; ( de renforts) sending; ( par bateau) shipping;3 Mil, Sport, Sci expedition; expédition punitive punitive strike; partir en expédition to set out on an expedition;4 Jur (de jugement, d'acte notarié) authenticated copy.[ɛkspedisjɔ̃] nom féminin1. [voyage] expeditionpour traverser la capitale, quelle expédition! (familier) it's quite an expedition to get across the capital![équipe] (members of the) expedition3. [raid]expédition punitive punitive raid ou expeditionexpédition par bateau [de marchandises] shipping5. [cargaison] -
4 parole
n. f.1. Donner sa parole: To give one's word, to promise. Parole d'homme! Word of honour! (The word homme emphasizes the 'macho' reliability of the oath.)2. C'est parole d'évangile! You can take my word for it! (Literally: It's the gospel truth!)3. Parole! (at card-game): Pass! — No bid!4. Porter la bonne parole (iron.): To effect punitive measures on a rebellious party or group of individuals. (This underworld expression is frequently found in conjunction with racketeering pressure groups where the odd-man-out needs to be taught a lesson.)
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punitive — pu‧ni‧tive [ˈpjuːntɪv] adjective 1. intended to punish someone: • The court can impose punitive measures. 2. TAX punitive taxes, price increases etc are very high and it is difficult for people to pay them: • Punitive taxes on energy are likely… … Financial and business terms
punitive — pu·ni·tive / pyü nə tiv/ adj: inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment pu·ni·tive·ly adv pu·ni·tive·ness n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Punitive — Pu ni*tive, a. Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, or inflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice. [1913 Webster] If death be punitive, so, likewise, is the necessity imposed upon man of toiling for his subsistence. I.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Punitive — may refer to:*Punishment *Punitive damages … Wikipedia
punitive — (adj.) 1620s, inflicting or involving punishment, from Fr. punitif (16c.), from M.L. punitivus (mid 13c.), from L. punitus, pp. of punire (see PUNISH (Cf. punish)) … Etymology dictionary
punitive — [adj] concerning punishment castigating, correctional, disciplinary, in reprisal, in retaliation, penal, punishing, punitory, retaliative, retaliatory, revengeful, vindictive; concept 319 Ant. beneficial, rewarding … New thesaurus
punitive — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ inflicting or intended as punishment. DERIVATIVES punitively adverb punitiveness noun … English terms dictionary
punitive — [pyo͞o′nə tiv] adj. [ML punitivus < L punitus, pp. of punire, to PUNISH] inflicting, concerned with, or directed toward punishment: also punitory punitively adv. punitiveness n … English World dictionary
punitive — pu|ni|tive [ˈpju:nıtıv] adj [usually before noun] [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: punitif, from Medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punire; PUNISH] 1.) intended to punish someone punitive action/measures etc ▪ The agency sent a letter, but… … Dictionary of contemporary English
punitive — adjective 1 punitive taxes/price increases etc taxes etc that are so severe that people find it very difficult to pay: The new Bill enables people to sue and win punitive damages for discrimination. 2 punitive actions/measures/damages etc actions … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
punitive — [[t]pju͟ːnɪtɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n Punitive actions are intended to punish people. [FORMAL] ...a punitive bombing raid... Other economists say any punitive measures against foreign companies would hurt US interests … English dictionary