penal
/ˈpiːnəl/
adjective
- Relating to punishment, especially by law.
- The judge imposed a penal sentence of ten years in prison.
- He faced penal consequences for breaking the law.
- The penal system aims to rehabilitate offenders.
- Very severe or harsh (often used figuratively).
- The company was hit with penal fines for environmental violations.
- The team had to endure penal training conditions to prepare for the championship.
- She faced penal interest rates on her overdue loan.
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