harsh punishments

language: ja

definitions

  1. Severe, strict, or cruel penalties and sanctions imposed on an individual or group for breaking laws, rules, or social norms.
    ja: 厳しい罰

examples

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

    政府は軽微な犯罪に対して厳しい罰を科したことで批判された。