Sentence examples for punitive language from inspiring English sources

Further, she gives examples of positive versus punitive language, commands versus invitations, and cooperative versus paternalistic language.

Only Representative Daniel Lipinski (D IL) voted to preserve the language, saying that he was pleased that Smith had abandoned more punitive language proposed in earlier drafts and that NSF was comfortable with what it would require.

Pointed floor speeches, demands to Cabinet Secretaries, and even punitive language tacked on to "must pass" legislation should be coming our way soon.

They promise to "protect British values and our way of life", which is fine but vague and it is all a bit punitive – "tough new language tests for migrants", reduced spending on translation, English tests for public sector workers.

Look for a trainer that motivates clients with positive language rather than punitive measures.

And terms like "substance abuser" have been shown to make even medical professionals more likely to see punitive approaches as acceptable: better language is "substance use disorder" or "addiction".

Mr. Giuliani, who appointed the commission after two art shows at the Brooklyn Museum featured work he considered offensive to Roman Catholics, has pushed for language that is more punitive.

But diplomats said the European countries were concerned that language regarded as too punitive or inflammatory by Iran could end its openness to IAEA inspections and talks with the West.

Following Missouri rules of contract construction, the court did not indulge in any particular presumption in favor of the insured, and concluded that the policy language unambiguously excluded coverage for punitive damages.

We have concluded that any conflict of law question must be resolved in favor of applying Texas law, that the plain language of the policies does not exclude punitive damages, and that insuring against possible punitive damages is not contrary to Texas public policy.

The threshold inquiry on this issue is whether the language used in the insurance policies covers punitive damages.