English Explanatory Dictionary

counterpenalty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A penalty proposed as an alternative to another penalty, as by the defendant in ancient Athenian law.

Word forms

counterpenalty counterpenalties

Etymology

From counter- + penalty.

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