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penal code
This term is used exclusively within legal and judicial registers to describe the statutory framework of criminal law. It carries a formal, authoritative tone and is typically employed by legal professionals, law enforcement, and judges during trial proceedings or when drafting legal documents.
While a general "code" can refer to any system of rules, a "penal code" specifically targets the intersection of crime and punishment. It is distinct from a "civil code," which governs private disputes between individuals rather than crimes against the state.
Meanings
Examples
The lawyer cited a specific section of the penal code to support his argument.
Under the current penal code, this act is classified as a felony.
I need to check the penal code to see what the maximum sentence is for this crime.
The government decided to amend the penal code to include new cybercrime laws.
Is this actually a violation of the penal code or just a local ordinance?
The ancient penal code was far more brutal than anything we have today.
He spent hours studying the penal code before the trial began.
The judge ruled that the defendant had breached the penal code.