penal code

noun

Law.

1. the aggregate of statutory enactments dealing with crimes and their punishment.

penal code

noun

1. the codified body of the laws in any legal system that relate to crime and its punishment

Word History and Origins

Origin of penal code¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Schmidt and the company are accused of violating the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, and a section of the state penal code that prohibits wiretapping.

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The amendment to the penal code, demanded by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and approved by the National Security Committee, was approved by 39 votes to 16.

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Mexico's 32 states and Mexico City, which is a federal entity, all have their own penal codes.

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The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading.

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“There is no felony in the Texas penal code for what he says,” said Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Democrat.

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