penal in a sentence
a.
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Definition
Relating to, or involving punishment, especially the legal system of penalties for crimes.
Sample Sentences
- The penal system has undergone significant reforms in recent years.
- He was sentenced to a penal colony for his involvement in the crime.
- The judge imposed a strict penal measure to deter future offenses.
- Advocates argue that the penal code needs to be updated to reflect current societal values.
- She studied penal philosophy to better understand the ethics of punishment.