Punish in the right way? (7)

I believe the answer is:

correct

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This clue might be a double definition.

'punish' is the first definition.
(correcting is a kind of punishing)

'right way?' is the second definition.
'correct' can be an answer for 'right' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'way?' bit.

'in the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for correct that I've seen before include "Free from error" , "Set right - punish" , "Rectify" , "Accurate" , "Right a wrong" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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