penal

Meanings

• Adjective

  Relating to or enforcing a penalty.

• Noun

  A punishment inflicted by law, especially one that can be paid in money.

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Rhymes

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penalty , canal , veneer , serene

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Variants

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penal , penally , penal code , penal codes , penal colony , penal institution

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Etymology

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From Latin penalis, meaning 'of a penalty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'penal code' refers to the body of laws that prescribe criminal penalties.

2. In medieval Europe, penance was often performed publicly to show remorse and deter others from committing similar offenses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Penalty: A sum of money or other compensation paid by a person as punishment for a crime or violation of law.

2. Penance: A self-imposed punishment or act of atonement, especially for having done something wrong.

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Culture

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In literature, 'penal' is often used in the context of law and justice. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of retribution or punishment. In music, there are songs with titles that contain the word 'penal'.

How to Memorize "penal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge's gavel hitting a table, signifying the imposition of a penalty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'penal' with the word 'punishment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Punishments Enforced Nearly Always Lead To Endings' to remember the meaning of 'penal'.

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