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punitive ['pju:nɪtɪv](a) (expedition, method) punitif(b) (measures, tax) écrasant;∎ to take punitive action avoir recours à des sanctions►► Law punitive damages dommages et intérêts mpl dissuasifs;punitive raid expédition f punitive
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