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punishment system

[/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: punishment systems
sistema de punição
1. A structured set of rules and procedures designed to impose penalties or consequences for misbehavior, violations, or crimes
The school implemented a new punishment system to address disciplinary issues.
A escola implementou um novo sistema de punição para lidar com questões disciplinares.
2. The institutional framework within a society for enforcing laws and deterring criminal behavior
The country's punishment system has been criticized for being too harsh.
O sistema de punição do país foi criticado por ser muito severo.
Synonyms
penal systemdisciplinary systemenforcement systemcorrective system
Antonyms
reward systemincentive system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de punição
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sistema punitivo
Alternative formal term used in legal contexts
Portugal
sistema de castigo
Portuguese variant, more commonly used in educational settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

fit the punishment to the crime
capital punishment system
restorative justice system
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