harsh punishments

language: de

definitions

  1. Severe, strict, or cruel penalties and sanctions imposed on an individual or group for breaking laws, rules, or social norms.
    de: Harte Strafen

examples

  1. The government was criticized for implementing harsh punishments against minor offenses.

    Die Regierung wurde kritisiert, weil sie harte Strafen für geringfügige Vergehen verhängte.