severe punishment; strict penalty; rigorous measures
Refers to harsh disciplinary action, heavy penalties, or strict enforcement. Often used in legal, organizational, or formal contexts.
違反者には厳罰が科せられる。
Severe punishment is imposed on violators.
会社は不正行為に対して厳罰を下した。
The company handed down strict penalties for misconduct.
The offender was punished severely.
The company imposed severe punishment on the employee who committed fraud.
The victim's family demanded severe punishment for the offender.