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penal
adjective
(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
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ˈpiːnəl
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adjective
(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
“A penal offense”
adjective
Serving as or designed to impose punishment
“Penal servitude”
adjective
Of or relating to punishment
“Penal reform”
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Example Sentences
A penal offense
Penal servitude
The juvenile was sentenced to six months in a penal institution
Penal reform
Penal code
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