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penal

pe.nal \'pe-n-*l\ \-*l-e-\ aj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L poenalis, fr. poena 
   punishment - more at PA]IN 1: of, relating to, or involving punishment, 
   penalties, or punitive instit utions 2: liable to punishment  - pe.nal.ly 
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