transcription, транскрипция: [ pi:n(ə)l ]
1.
Penal means relating to the punishment of criminals.
...director-general of penal affairs at the justice ministry.
...penal and legal systems.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
2.
A penal institution or colony is one where criminals are kept as punishment.
...imprisoned on an island that has served as a penal colony since Roman times.
ADJ : ADJ n