Meaning Of The Word Penal

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Penal Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Penal?

penal
Penal means relating to the punishment of criminals.

penal in American English
of, for, or constituting punishment, esp. legal punishment
adjective: of, pertaining to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses

penal in British English
adjective: of, relating to, constituting, or prescribing punishment

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