penal

Example Sentences

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But it was clearly penal enough to trouble Scheffler, particularly on the putting surfaces.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

In fall 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 847, which amended the penal code to allow oversight commissions to receive confidential sheriff’s department documents and review them in closed session.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The interim government is prosecuting Atef Najib under the 1949 penal code, a statute written for ordinary murder, not for crimes against humanity.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Russian human rights activist Osechkin, 44, who lives in France under police protection, said Ukrainian prisoners are often made "invisible" within the penal system, and has even documented cases of their names being changed.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"And Landor got penal servitude and died in prison."

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie