1.   Fearing fines or punitive power cuts, consumers took drastic measures, permanently unplugging microwaves, freezers and washing machines.

2.   It has no punitive powers but its findings will determine whether police file charges against Putterill.

3.   One significant response is the Cabinet directive to relevant agencies to invoke the full punitive powers of the Environmental Quality Act.

4.   The convention has few punitive powers beyond censure and diplomatic sanctions and relies on member countries to enforce prohibitions under their own laws.

5.   The foundation can advise against using ads it deems offensive, but has no punitive powers.

6.   The organization has few punitive powers and relies on member nations to fight trafficking using their own national laws.

7.   The World Court has no enforcement or punitive powers but its rulings can be enforced by the U.N. Security Council.