nonpunitive

pu·ni·tive

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Definitions of nonpunitive word

adjective nonpunitive serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment: punitive laws; punitive action. 1
noun nonpunitive Not punitive. 1

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Medieval Latin pūnītīvus of punishment, equivalent to Latin pūnīt(us) (past participle of pūnīre to punish) + -īvus -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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