appropriate punishment

Frequency: 7.012.0 per million words

punishment that is suitable for the crime committed

punishmentADJECTIVE + punishment

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appropriate

Examples (10)

  • The judge decided that the appropriate punishment for the theft was community service.
  • Many believe that the punishment should be appropriate to the severity of the crime.
  • The court must ensure that the punishment is appropriate for the offense.
  • He argued that the punishment meted out was not appropriate for a first-time offender.
  • Finding an appropriate punishment for such a serious crime is a difficult task.
  • The legal system aims to deliver an appropriate punishment that reflects societal values.
  • Is it possible to find an appropriate punishment that deters future crime?
  • The jury recommended an appropriate punishment based on the evidence presented.
  • They debated whether the punishment was appropriate for the actions committed.
  • The goal is to impose an appropriate punishment without being excessively cruel.