けいばつ
Noun
1.
(criminal) punishment, penalty, sentence
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刑罰の目的は、犯罪の抑止と社会の秩序維持にある。
The purpose of punishment is to deter crime and maintain social order.
法律は、刑罰の種類とその適用範囲を定めている。
Laws define the types of punishment and their scope of application.
歴史上、様々な形態の刑罰が用いられてきた。
Throughout history, various forms of punishment have been used.
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