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punition

noun
pu·​ni·​tion | \ pyü-ˈni-shən How to pronounce punition (audio) \

Definition of punition

: punishment

Examples of punition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Opt instead for soft caramels or pâtes de fruits from Jacques Genin; a chocolate bar or mixed box of ganaches from Jean-Paul Hévin; or punitions, the iconic shortbread cookies from Poilâne bakery. — Lindsey Tramuta, CNT, "What to Buy in Paris Right Now," 14 June 2017

First Known Use of punition

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for punition

Middle English punicion, from Anglo-French, from Latin punition-, punitio, from punire

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