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Serving To Punish Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PENAL" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to punishment adjective satellite
- • Serving as or designed to impose punishment
- • (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law
An example sentence would be:
- • "The penal code defines the punishment for various crimes."
- • "The convicted felon was sentenced to a penal institution."
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New York Times04 Mar 2002 | Down 31 | |
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