penal law

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Definition of penal law in English English dictionary

collection of criminal laws, code of crimes and punishments

Hyphenation

pe·nal law

Turkish pronunciation

pinıl lô

Pronunciation

/ˈpēnəl ˈlô/ /ˈpiːnəl ˈlɔː/

Etymology

[ 'pE-n&l ] (adjective.) 15th century. Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin poenalis, from poena punishment; more at PAIN.