penal
advancedC1/ˈpiːnəl/ · pe-nal
Relating to, used for, or prescribing punishment.
Meanings
Relating to, used for, or prescribing punishment.
سزا کے متعلق، سزا دینے کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا یا سزا تجویز کرنے والا۔
سزاوار
sazawar
Synonyms
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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.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'penal' as 'penalty' relating to punishment.
Visualize a gavel hitting a block to impose a penalty.
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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.