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English 3 senses of the word penal:
ADJECTIVEpertpenalof or relating to punishment
allpenalserving as or designed to impose punishment
allpenal, punishablesubject to punishment by law
penal pronunciation
Soundspiy'nahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
Englishpenal: 3 senses adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to punishment.
Examples
  • "penal reform"
  • "penal code"
Spanishpenal
Catalanpenal
Nounspunishmentthe act of punishing
Englishpenal: 3 senses adjective 2
MeaningServing as or designed to impose punishment.
Example"penal servitude"
Broaderpunitive, punitoryinflicting punishment
Spanishpenal
Catalanpenal
Adverbspenallyin a punishing manner
Englishpenal: 3 senses adjective 3
Meaningsubject to punishment by law.
Example"a penal offense"
Synonympunishable
Broaderillegalprohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
Spanishpenal, punible
Catalanpenal, punible

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