punishment-punition: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is punition?

  • The act or an instance of punishing.
    L’acte ou un cas de punition.
  • The condition of being punished.
    La condition d’être puni.
  • A penalty imposed for wrongdoing: "The severity of the punishment must . . . be in keeping with the kind of obligation which has been violated” ( Simone Weil).
    Une pénalité imposée pour faute :
  • Rough handling; mistreatment: These old skis have taken a lot of punishment over the years.
    Manipulation rugueuse; mauvais traitements: Ces vieux skis ont pris beaucoup de punition au fil des ans.