as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
threatened to take correctional measures if the household chores were not done the state's largest correctional institution
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By moving away from punitive measures and embracing inclusive leadership, organizations can foster a committed and high-performing workforce, ensuring long-term success in an increasingly competitive landscape.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025 -
What happens if foreign countries respond with either tariffs or some other punitive measure?—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Now they are imprisoned in El Salvador, according to their families, who have been left in the dark about their fates in a penal system widely condemned for human rights abuses.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The rough isn't penal, so driver is not necessarily a key this week.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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If corrective action has been deemed necessary by the department, schools often choose to change or eliminate a program or policy, and in rare cases, face a fine.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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Counties and cities are already required under law to report serious financial problems to the governor or Legislature for potential corrective action.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Correctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctional. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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