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The phrase "punitive action against" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It refers to the act of taking disciplinary or retaliatory measures against someone or something for their actions. Example: The company's CEO announced that there will be punitive action against employees who do not meet their sales targets.
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Punitive action against illegal settlement activity will increase.
No mention is made of disciplinary action against the employee, nor punitive action against other passengers.
In Bosnia, "the international community eventually took punitive action against the Serbs.
The discussions have led us to the belief that punitive action against Nick would be disproportionate.
The board, however, decided against taking any punitive action against the men, who deny any wrongdoing.
In 1998, this made Mr Fukuyama himself an advocate of punitive action against Saddam Hussein.In this section Misunderstanding the threat?
Less-developed countries control about a third of the board and they are disinclined to take punitive action against Iran.
Abe told Obama a "firm global response" was needed, as the UN security council discussed punitive action against the regime.
We oppose abortion, but our pro-life agenda does not include punitive action against women who have an abortion.
In 1721 the islands became the base for government punitive action against Zhu Yigui (Chu I-kuei), a rebel on Taiwan.
ONCE again, America's Congress is considering punitive action against China over its currency policy, and once again a debate is raging over whether this is a good idea.
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