/peˈnal/
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Translation
penal, criminal
Word origin
From Latin poenalis, from poena ('penalty, punishment'). The same root gives English 'penalty' and 'pain'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- poenalis
- English cognates
- penal, penalty, pain
Grammar
Masc pluralpenales
Examples
delito.
The penal code sets out the punishments for each crime.
.
The case went to the criminal justice system last month.
.
She studies criminal law at university.
¿ civil ?
Do you know the difference between civil law and criminal law?
reforma muchas normas .
The penal reform changed many old rules.
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