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Korean

처벌
Meaning: punishment; penalty
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

법을 어기면 처벌을 피할 수 없습니다.
If you break the law, you cannot avoid punishment.
옛 법률은 보고를 적용하여 피해자의 상처가 나을 때까지 가해자의 처벌을 미뤘다.
Under an old legal system, punishment for the offender was postponed until the victim’s wounds healed.
불법 무기 소지는 처벌 대상이다.
Possession of illegal weapons is subject to punishment.
뇌물을 받던 교리는 결국 처벌을 받았습니다.
The corrupt official who had been taking bribes was eventually punished.
형법은 범죄와 처벌의 기준을 정한다.
Criminal law sets the standards for crimes and punishment.

Usage Notes

Refers to legal or official punishment for a crime or wrongdoing.

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