/tə mɛt aʊt ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: xác định hình phạt.
A more thorough explanation: “To mete out punishment” means to administer or distribute punishment in a fair and appropriate manner according to the law or established rules and regulations.
Example: The judge decided to mete out a sentence of five years in prison for the convicted criminal.