There was a feeling of having power over others, of risking punishment and oath.

On the other hand, I know some slaves who might be willing to risk punishment by running away and joining the crew.

Then, to his surprise, one of the other prisoners asked the very question that he hadn't seen fit to risk punishment over: "What's this all about?"

The wearing of paper clips was soon prohibited, and people wearing them could risk severe punishment.

Accountants say that faced with this choice, some clients are opting to risk punishment.

Employers who risk real punishment will be less likely to flout the rules.

After all, they were not much different from other criminals willing to risk harsh punishment for the sake of massive profit.

Hungry enough to risk punishment for a bite of cheese.

But under the current system, the only people who risk punishment are the retailers.

He wants to obey the laws and is unwilling to risk punishment for a little comfort.