What is the meaning of penal?

adjective

  • Of or relating to punishment.
    • usage: "penal reform"; "penal code"
  • Serving as or designed to impose punishment.
    • usage: "penal servitude"
  • Subject to punishment by law.
    • usage: "a penal offense"
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