- lit. kill one to warn a hundred (idiom); to punish an individual as an example to others
- pour encourager les autres
Generated: This expression is used to describe a situation where a harsh punishment is given to one person to serve as a deterrent to others. It emphasizes the idea that making an example of someone can discourage bad behavior from others.
This policy aims to punish one as an example to warn those who violate the rules.
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