How to pronounce "penal"?
penal
adjective
How to pronounce penal?
The word penal sounds like pe-nal
/'pinəl/
What is the definition of penal?
adjective(of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
Examples
- a penal offense
adjectiveserving as or designed to impose punishment
Examples
- penal servitude
- the juvenile was sentenced to six months in a penal institution
of or relating to punishment
Examples
- penal reform
- penal code
What is the definition of "penal"?
- relating to or prescribing punishment, as for breaking the law
- pertaining to or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses
What is the origin of the word "penal"?
- The word "penal" originated from the Latin word "poena" meaning "punishment".
How is "penal" pronounced?
- The word "penal" is pronounced as "PEE-nuhl".
What are synonyms for the word "penal"?
- punitive
- disciplinary
- correctional
- retributive
What are antonyms for the word "penal"?
- rewarding
- beneficial
- non-punitive
How is the word "penal" used in a sentence?
- He was sentenced to a penal institution for his crimes.
- The penal code outlines the legal consequences for various offenses.
- The judge imposed penal sanctions on the convicted criminals.
What is a related term to the word "penal"?
- penalty
What is the adverb form of the word "penal"?
- penally
What is the noun form of the word "penal"?
- penalty
Is the word "penal" commonly used?
- Yes, the word "penal" is commonly used in legal and criminal justice contexts.
