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penal
01
relating to punishment, especially by law or regulation
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The penal code outlines the legal framework for determining criminal offenses and their associated punishments.
02
(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
03
serving as or designed to impose punishment
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