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penal
01
relating to punishment, especially by law or regulation
02
(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
03
serving as or designed to impose punishment
Example
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.
They were forced to work long hours in the penal camp.
