When the state assumes responsibility for punishing wrongdoers, rather than leaving this up to individuals, this is best characterized as ______.

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Controlled vengeance refers to the concept where the state takes over the responsibility of punishing wrongdoers, ensuring that justice is administered in a controlled and systematic manner, rather than leaving it to individuals who may act out of personal vendetta.

When the State Assumes Responsibility for Punishing Wrongdoers, Rather Than