Penal Sanction
/ˈpiː.nəl ˈsæŋk.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal penalty imposed by law for violation of a rule, typically involving punishment such as fines, imprisonment, or other corrective measures.
The court imposed a penal sanction for the defendant’s breach of criminal law.
Forms
- penal sanctions
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Commentary
Penal sanctions specifically denote legally authorized punishments distinct from civil penalties; clarity on the type of sanction applied is important in legal drafting.
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