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'''Punishment''' refers to the sanctions that may be taken against an [[ | '''Punishment''' refers to the sanctions that may be taken against an [[Aggression|aggressor]] of justly held [[property]]. Punishment theories include [[retribution]], [[restitution]], [[deterrence]], and [[rehabilitation]]. In practice (and in theory) law has a tendency to implement a mixture of several or all of the theories. | ||
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Revision as of 22:24, 1 March 2011
Punishment refers to the sanctions that may be taken against an aggressor of justly held property. Punishment theories include retribution, restitution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. In practice (and in theory) law has a tendency to implement a mixture of several or all of the theories.