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penal

The correct spelling is penal.

How to pronounce penal

adjective

IPA: /ˈpiːnəl/

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The correct spelling is penal. Of or relating to punishment. For example: "penal servitude"

Usage Examples

penal servitude

a penal offence

a penal colony

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to punishment.
  2. 2.Subject to punishment; punishable.
  3. 3.Serving as a place of punishment.
  4. 4.Exorbitant.

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