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penal
01
pénal
relating to punishment, especially by law or regulation
02
pénal
(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
03
pénal
serving as or designed to impose punishment
Exemple
A penal sentence was handed down by the judge, imposing a term of imprisonment for the convicted felon.
Penal laws serve to deter individuals from engaging in criminal behavior by imposing consequences for wrongdoing.
Legal scholars study the effectiveness and fairness of penal systems in achieving justice and social order.