penal

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpiːnəl/

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Adjective

Positive penal

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is penal, it is related to a punishment.

   penal code

2. If something is penal, it is subject to punishment.
   • Synonym: punishable

   a penal offence