The phrase
"appropriate punishment" means giving a penalty that is fair and suitable for the wrongdoing or offense committed.
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- From what I have read about the main religions available right now, you judging me as untrustworthy is you committing a sin and not inline with your own teachings, twenty push ups for you or what ever your clergy deems as appropriate punishment for being a jerk. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- In our legal system, judges and juries have to assign responsibility for crimes and decide on appropriate punishments. (scientificamerican.com)
- The tape, which was released more than a year ago, has come back into the spotlight as a spate of sexual harassment complaints against politicians, entertainers, and members of the media have prompted questions about appropriate punishment for such behavior. (fortune.com)
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