The execution of the sentence against an offender, as awarded by a court-martial, or adjudged by a superior officer.
·noun The act of <<Punishing>>. II. Punishment ·add. ·noun Severe, rough, or disastrous treatment. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
The New Testament lays down the general principles of good government, but contains no code of laws ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fatiguing exercise or extra drill for petty delinquencies. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book