utilitarian deterrence theory

utilitarian-deterrence theory. The legal theory that a person should be punished only if it is for the good of society — that is, only if the punishment would further the prevention of future harmful conduct. See hedonistic utilitarianism under UTILITARIANISM. Cf. RETRIBUTIVISM.

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