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Definition of penal law in English English dictionary
- collection of criminal laws, code of crimes and punishments
penal law
Hyphenation
pe·nal lawTurkish pronunciation
pinıl lôPronunciation
/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.Resimler
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