Penal

adjective

/ˈpiːnəl/

Word Frequency: 3.5

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf or relating to punishment.

"penal servitude"

2.adjectiveSubject to punishment; punishable.

"a penal offence"

3.adjectiveServing as a place of punishment.

"a penal colony"

4.adjectiveExorbitant.

"a penal rate of interest."

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