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penal

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/ˈpiːnəl/ · pe-nal

Relating to, used for, or prescribing punishment.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to, used for, or prescribing punishment.

سزا کے متعلق، سزا دینے کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا یا سزا تجویز کرنے والا۔

سزاوار

sazawar

Formal: جرمی

Synonyms

punitivedisciplinaryretributiveسزائیجزا دہیعذاب دینے والا

Antonyms

nonpunitiverestitutiveforgivingبخشنے والامعاف کرنے والااحسان کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • penal code
  • penal provisions
  • penal system

Example Sentences

The penal system reforms are essential for reducing recidivism.

سزا وار نظام کی اصلاحات دوبارہ جرم کرنے کی شرح کو کم کرنے کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Sazawar nizam ki islaahaat dobara jurm karne ki sharh ko kam karne ke liye zaroori hain.

He was sentenced under the penal code for his crime.

اسے اپنے جرم کے لیے سزا وار قانون کے تحت سزا سنائی گئی تھی۔

Usay apne jurm ke liye sazaawar qanoon ke taht saza sunai gai thi.

Penal action was taken against the officer for misconduct.

نا روا سلوک کے لیے افسر کے خلاف سزا وار کارروائی کی گئی۔

Na rawaa sulook ke liye afr ka khilaf sazaawar karwai ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

penalize:To penalize means to impose a penalty on someone, while penal refers to the system or laws related to punishment.

Word Family

penalty
nounسزا
penalize
verbسزا دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'penal' as 'penalty' relating to punishment.

Visualize a gavel hitting a block to impose a penalty.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "poena" — punishment

First known use: 17th century

The term has evolved from its Latin roots relating to punishment and has been adopted into various legal systems.