penal

[ˈpiːnəl]

penal Definition

  • 1relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system
  • 2of or relating to a penitentiary or prison

Using penal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The penal code outlines the consequences for various crimes.

  • Example

    He was sentenced to a penal institution for his involvement in the robbery.

  • Example

    The team was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.

  • Example

    The company faced penal charges for violating environmental regulations.

penal Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with penal

  • a settlement used to exile prisoners and separate them from the general population

    Example

    Australia was originally established as a penal colony by the British government.

  • penal servitude

    a form of punishment involving hard labor in prison

    Example

    He was sentenced to ten years of penal servitude for his crimes.

  • to impose a penalty or punishment on someone for a particular action or behavior

    Example

    The referee penalized the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Origins of penal

from Latin 'poenalis', meaning 'punishment'

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Summary: penal in Brief

The term 'penal' [ˈpiːnəl] refers to anything related to punishment under the legal system, including prisons and penitentiaries. It is often used in phrases like 'penal colony' and 'penal servitude,' and can also be used to describe punishments for unsportsmanlike conduct. Synonyms include 'punitive' and 'disciplinary.'