penal

/ˈpiːnəl/

adjective

  1. 1

    Of or relating to punishment.

    penal servitude
  2. 2

    Subject to punishment; punishable.

    a penal offence
  3. 3

    Serving as a place of punishment.

    a penal colony
  4. 4

    Exorbitant.

    a penal rate of interest.

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