non-punitive
adjective
lawformalorspecialized(alsononpunitive)uk/ˌnɒnˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/us/ˌnɑːnˈpjuː.nə.t̬ɪv/notinvolvingpunishment, or notintendedas apunishment:
There is avoluntary, non-punitivesystemforreportingnear-misses.
Theypreferto use non-punitivemeasuresforpreventingcrime.
- Policies for takingleaveshould beflexibleand non-punitive.
- Effectiveparentinginvolvessetting a goodexample, makingreasonabledemandsofyourchildren, and usingconsistent, nonpunitivediscipline.
- We haveadopteda non-punitiveapproachtoreportingmistakes.
- Thepoliceofficerseachreceiveda nonpunitivelettercautioningthem abouttheiractions.
Not punishing & reducing punishment
- absolve
- amnesty
- clemency
- commutation
- diplomatic immunity
- discharge
- diversion
- get away with murderidiom
- get off
- get off lightlyphrase
- hook
- impunity
- let
- letsomeoneoff
- off the hookidiom
- remission
- royal pardon
- scot-free
- spare
- unpunished