transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpyü-nə-tiv ]
adjective
Etymology: French punitif, from Medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punitus, past participle of punire
Date: 1624
: inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
severe punitive measures
• pu·ni·tive·ly adverb
• pu·ni·tive·ness noun