Origin: Latin
suffix -al
Penal has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
of or relating to punishment
"penal reform"
"penal code"
2
serving as or designed to impose punishment
"penal servitude"
"the juvenile was sentenced to six months in a penal institution"
3
(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
"a penal offense"
4
Of or relating to punishment.
"The penal code was updated to include stricter penalties for repeat offenders."
Example Sentences
"penal reform"
adjective
"penal code"
adjective
"penal servitude"
adjective
"the juvenile was sentenced to six months in a penal institution"
adjective
"a penal offense"
adjective
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