Generally speaking, don't involve people the subjectivity of the choice of history is decided formula for type formula, conversely is more violation - punishment type formula.

一般来说，不涉及人的主观性选择的历史公式多是决定型公式，反之则多是“违反——惩罚”型的公式。

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But, more than this, to concede the appellants' views would involve the imposition of an additional punishment or penalty upon the respondent.

更为重要的是，如果承认上诉人的观点，就会对被上诉人施加额外的惩罚。

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He said there was usually no point trying dead people because trials are about punishment and involve a process of interaction with the accused, including the accused's ability to defend him- or herself.

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The most significant changes, of course, involve Fannie and Freddie, which just five months ago were still subject to 30% capital surplus requirements, a punishment of sorts for their accounting scandals earlier in the decade. (Those surplus limits were lowered to 20% in March in order to marshal the companies' aid in dealing with the mortgage crisis).

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