One bearing stripes from such punishment? (8)

I believe the answer is:

corporal

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'punishment?' is the definition.
(corporal punishment is a kind of punishment)

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(Other definitions for corporal that I've seen before include "NCO rank below sergeant" , "Bodily" , "in the flesh" , "Army rank" , "One trained for engagement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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