general deterrence
A bill that specifically names a person or group to be punished is often referred to as a "bill of attainder." This type of legislation is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution, as it targets individuals or groups for punishment without a trial, violating the principles of due process and fair legal proceedings.
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It is called being buried neck-deep or up to your head as a punishment, often referred to as "being buried alive" or being subjected to "the necklacing punishment."
Potential can also be referred to as possibility or capability.
Community based punishment is usually referred to as community service. This is often given instead of a prison or jail term.
This type of legislation is referred to as a shield law.
The act of consorting with a known felon is commonly referred to as "associating with a criminal" or "fraternizing with a criminal element."
If they have been convicted of a criminal offense, they should be, but in today's "politically climate" they are referred to instead as "respondants."
A just deserts perspective that emphasizes taking revenge on a criminal perpetrator or group of offenders is often referred to as a retributive justice approach. It focuses on punishment rather than rehabilitation, seeking to inflict suffering and harm in proportion to the harm caused by the offender. Critics argue that this approach can perpetuate a cycle of violence and fail to address the underlying causes of criminal behavior.
It depends on what kind of case it is. In a criminal case the parties are called prosecutor and defendant; in a civil case they are the plaintiff and the defendant; and in family law they are the petitioner and respondent.
A set of rules that governs the behavior and punishment of enslaved individuals is often referred to as a code or system of enslavement. These rules typically dictate the rights, responsibilities, and punishments for enslaved people within a specific context, such as chattel slavery in the United States or colonial slavery in other regions. They were used to maintain control and exploitation of enslaved individuals by establishing boundaries and enforcing obedience through punishment.
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