"potential punishment" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means a possible consequence or penalty for a particular action or behavior. Example: The potential punishment for stealing is a fine and/or imprisonment.
Previous research (e.g., Bradley, 2000; Crone et al., 2004; Hodes et al., 1985; Somsen, Van der Molen, & Orlebeke, 1983) has suggested that HR deceleration reflects the extent to which attention is allocated to potentially aversive stimuli, is stronger in situations in which the frequency of potential punishment is high, and reacts to expectancy violations.
Catholics are already debating McCarrick's potential punishment.
Selig has said he would not decide a potential punishment for Giambi until after the meeting.
She also faced misdemeanor charges that carried the same potential punishment as Stein faced.
Potential punishment could come from Goodell or owners on the league's executive committee.
Maddon said he planned to meet with Upton and was undecided about any potential punishment.
Fight for the Future has set up a petition in which supporters can protest her potential punishment.
Adult children who fail to make such parental visits face potential punishment ranging from fines to jail time.
"Any resulting sanction will remain confidential and the club will make no further comment on potential punishment.
They were charged with hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, which carries a potential punishment of seven years in prison.
Some studies have concluded that potential criminals care much more about the likelihood they will be caught than about the potential punishment if they are.
