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penal, adj.
more info (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
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penal punishable

sample sentences

"a penal offense"
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similar to
more info serving as or designed to impose punishment
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penal

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"penal servitude"
"the juvenile was sentenced to six months in a penal institution"
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similar to
more info of or relating to punishment
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penal

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"penal reform"
"penal code"
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derived from/pertains to