penal code

noun

: a code of laws concerning crimes and offenses and their punishment

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Thousands have repeatedly taken to the streets across Slovakia recently to rally against Fico’s pro-Russian and other policies, including plans to amend the penal code and cancel a top prosecution dealing with corruption. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024 Without the injury, Capobianco and Peter still may be in violation of New York penal code section 240.26. Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Robbery by threat is a second-degree felony, according to the Texas penal code. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Mar. 2024 The initiative amends the state penal code to allow prosecutors to bypass the $950 threshold that separates petty theft, a misdemeanor, from grand theft, a felony. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for penal code 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penal code was circa 1777

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“Penal code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penal%20code. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

penal code

noun
: a code of laws concerning crimes and their punishments
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