penal code
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of penal code
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
The government says it will focus on tax, labor and penal code reforms in the coming extraordinary session of Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading.
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
“We adhere to our contractual obligations, focusing on enforcing penal code violations to maintain a secure environment on the Metro,” said Long Beach police spokesperson Richard Mejia in an emailed statement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
Special courts for children mitigate the stern penal code and modify it according to the needs of unripe, youthful characters.
From Morals and the Evolution of Man by Nordau, Max Simon
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