nonpunitive
UK/nɒn-'pjuːnɪtɪv/US
C2
Definitions
adj.
Not intended as punishment.
非惩罚性的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivednon-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.