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penal

/ˈpiː.nəl/

Translations

penaladjective

more penal

Comp.

most penal

Super.

/ˈpiː.nəl/

pénalRelatif au droit et à la peine.

The penal code was revised to include harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Le code pénal a été révisé afin d’inclure des peines plus sévères pour les récidivistes.

Additional translations

pénitentiaireEmployé pour ce qui concerne les prisons et les établissements de détention.

Synonyms

penaladjective

Relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system.

The penal code was revised to include harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Subject to punishment by law.

Certain actions are considered penal offenses and can result in imprisonment.

Relating to or characteristic of prisons or penal institutions.

The island once served as a remote penal colony.