— penalizable , adj. — penalization , n.
/peen"l uyz', pen"-/ , v.t., penalized, penalizing .
1. to subject to a penalty, as a person.
2. to declare (an action, deed, etc.) punishable by law or rule.
3. to put under a disadvantage or handicap.
Also, esp. Brit., penalise .
[ 1865-70; PENAL + -IZE ]