Meaning & Definition of Penal in English
English⟶
Penal
/pinəl/
adjective
1. Of or relating to punishment
- "Penal reform"
- "Penal code"
synonym:
- penal
2. Serving as or designed to impose punishment
- "Penal servitude"
synonym:
- penal
3. Subject to punishment by law
- "A penal offense"
synonym:
- penal,
- punishable