Adjective Definition
penal
1.Definition: (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
"A penal offense"
Related Adjective(s):punishable
2.Definition: of or relating to punishment
"Penal reform", "Penal code"
3.Definition: serving as or designed to impose punishment
"Penal servitude", "The juvenile was sentenced to six months in a penal institution"
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