penal

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

adjective

1. of or relating to punishment
- penal reform
- penal code
• Pertains to noun:
punishment
2. serving as or designed to impose punishment
- penal servitude
• Similar to:
punitive, punitory
3. subject to punishment by law
- a penal offense
• Syn:
punishable
• Similar to:
illegal