ordinary punishments

language: en

definitions

  1. Standard or routine penalties prescribed by law or official rules, as opposed to extraordinary, exceptional, or capital punishments.
    en: Standard or routine penalties prescribed by law or official rules, as opposed to extraordinary, exceptional, or capital punishments.
  2. Common or expected consequences for minor misbehavior in daily life or social settings.
    en: Common or expected consequences for minor misbehavior in daily life or social settings.

examples

  1. The judge decided to impose ordinary punishments rather than extreme measures.

    The judge decided to impose ordinary punishments rather than extreme measures.

  2. Children often face ordinary punishments like being grounded for minor mistakes.

    Children often face ordinary punishments like being grounded for minor mistakes.