Penal: meaning, definitions and examples

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penal

 

[ ˈpiːnəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

law

Relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system.

Synonyms

corrective, disciplinary, punitive

Examples of usage

  • Several penal institutions were built in the area.
  • The penal code was revised last year.
  • She was sentenced to penal servitude.
Context #2 | Adjective

sports

Relating to or used in the sport of penalty kicks.

Synonyms

penalty

Examples of usage

  • He missed the penal shot.
  • The match was decided by a penal shootout.
Context #3 | Noun

law

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Synonyms

fine, punishment, sanction

Examples of usage

  • He received a penal for his actions.
  • The company faced financial penals for non-compliance.

Translations

Translations of the word "penal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penal

🇮🇳 दंडात्मक

🇩🇪 strafrechtlich

🇮🇩 pidana

🇺🇦 кримінальний

🇵🇱 karny

🇯🇵 刑事の

🇫🇷 pénal

🇪🇸 penal

🇹🇷 ceza

🇰🇷 형사상의

🇸🇦 عقابي

🇨🇿 trestní

🇸🇰 trestný

🇨🇳 刑事的

🇸🇮 kazenski

🇮🇸 refsiréttar

🇰🇿 қылмыстық

🇬🇪 საკანონმდებლო

🇦🇿 cinayət

🇲🇽 penal

Word origin

The word 'penal' originated from the Latin word 'poena' meaning 'punishment'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to anything related to punishment or penalties. Over the years, its usage has expanded to cover various contexts such as law, sports, and contracts.

See also: pen, penance, penholder, penman, penmanship, penning, pennon, pens.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,940 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.