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nonpunitive

UK/nɒn-'pjuːnɪtɪv/US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Not intended as punishment.

非惩罚性的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
non-not
+
punitivepunish, penalty, pain
=nonpunitive

non- (not) + punitive = not punitive. Transparent negation, common in policy and HR language.

Common Collocations

  • 1.nonpunitive approach非惩罚性方法
  • 2.nonpunitive measure非惩罚措施

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The school adopted a nonpunitive approach to discipline.

  • 2.

    Staff are encouraged to report errors in a nonpunitive system.

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