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The _____ Is Based on the Concept of Just Deserts

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The _____ is based on the concept of just deserts and even-handed punishment that calls for fairness in criminal sentencing, in that all persons convicted of a similar offense will receive a like sentence.


Definitions:

Compensatory

Relating to actions or mechanisms aimed at counterbalancing or making up for a deficiency or loss.

Conjunctive

Relating to connections or associations between ideas, conditions, or events, emphasizing the co-occurrence and collaboration of factors.

Disjunctive

Pertaining to a relationship or situation involving a choice between mutually exclusive options.

Free Rider

An individual who benefits from resources or services without contributing to their cost or maintenance.

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