pe·nal 
/ˈpi:nl̟/ adjective
/ˈpi:nl̟/ adjective 1 always used before a noun : relating to or used for punishment
▪ penal laws ▪ a penal institution [=prison] ▪ a penal colony [=a place where prisoners are sent to live] 2 Brit : very severe
▪ penal interest rates
▪ penal laws ▪ a penal institution [=prison] ▪ a penal colony [=a place where prisoners are sent to live]
▪ penal interest rates
