wrist-slap

1.
International (English)informaljournalistic
- A mild reprimand, punishment, or penalty that is perceived as insufficient given the seriousness of the wrongdoing.
- A light, symbolic sanction imposed by an authority that lacks substantial punitive effect.
2.
International (English)informaltransitive verb
- To give someone a mild or token punishment or reprimand instead of imposing a more severe penalty.

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