penal
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Save
Learner's definition of PENAL
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
British
:
very severe
-
penal interest rates
Comments & Questions
Comments & Questions
What made you want to look up penal?
Include any comments and questions you have about this word.
