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Puniive

Adjective

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Used to describe something that is highly punitive or characterized by punishment.

Example Sentence: The judiciary system has become increasingly puniive in order to deter criminal activities.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In local slang, puniive refers to individuals who possess a dominant and authoritative personality.

Example Sentence: He's known as the puniive boss around here.

Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

A person or entity responsible for inflicting punishment.

Example Sentence: The teacher turned into quite the puniive after the students misbehaved.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In certain communities, puniive refers to a disciplinary committee that enforces local rules and regulations.

Example Sentence: The puniive summoned the residents for violating noise regulations.

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