punitorily

• Adverbe rare et vieilli signifiant « d'une manière qui punit » ou « avec l'intention de punir ». Dérive de l'adjectif « punitory » et n'est plus utilisé dans le langage courant, étant largement remplacé par « punitivement ».

An archaic and rare adverb meaning "in a punishing manner" or "with the intent to punish." It is derived from the adjective 'punitory' and is no longer in common use, having been largely replaced by 'punitively.'

1. In a punishing mannerC2formal

   In a way that inflicts punishment or is intended to penalize.

   De manière punitive

   • The court acted punitorily against the repeat offender.
   • The new regulations were applied punitorily to small businesses.
   • He was treated punitorily for his minor infraction.

   Synonymespenallypunitively