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Penal Code.
Penal Code - as a noun
The legal code governing crimes and their punishment
Example Sentences
"The penal code of this country states that theft is a punishable offense."
"Lawyers must be familiar with the penal code in order to properly defend their clients."
"The government recently amended the penal code to include harsher penalties for drug trafficking."
"The judge referred to the relevant section of the penal code during the trial."
"The penal code provides guidelines for sentencing in cases of white-collar crimes."
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