penal has definitions from the field of law
1
[ adjective ] (law) serving as or designed to impose punishment

Examples

"penal servitude" "a penal colony"

Related terms

punitive

2
[ adjective ] of or relating to punishment

Examples

"penal reform" "penal code"

Related terms

punishment

3
[ adjective ] (law) subject to punishment by law

Synonyms

punishable

Examples

"a penal offense"

Related terms

illegal

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