"Specific deterrence" refers to the idea that punishing a person for their wrongdoing will prevent them from committing the same offense again in the future. In simpler terms, it means that punishing someone for a specific action is meant to discourage them from ever doing it again.
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«specific»
«deterrence»
Sentences with «specific deterrence»
- «It's less about revenge and more about specific deterrence,» he wrote. (fortune.com)
- If anything, cultural beliefs may be an aggravating factor enhancing the need for specific deterrence in cases where the sentencing judge is satisfied that the offender continues to maintain those views at the time of sentencing.» (canadianlawyermag.com)
- Robidoux says she expects the court will take a general deterrence approach and not specific deterrence. (canadianlawyermag.com)
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