What is the meaning of the word "penal"?

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  1. of or relating to punishment copy to clipboard adjective
    • penal reform copy to clipboard
  2. serving as or designed to impose punishment copy to clipboard adjective
    • penal servitude copy to clipboard
  3. subject to punishment by law copy to clipboard adjective
    • a penal offense copy to clipboard

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