Definition of Culpae Poena Par Esto

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Culpae poena par esto
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Let the punishment fit the crime.

  • Culpæ pœna par esto
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Poena ad mensuram delicti statuenda est. Let the punishment be proportioned to the crime. Punishment is to be measured by the extent of the offense.