Penal Definition & Meaning

penal
adjective
  1. of or relating to punishment; "penal reform"; "penal code"
  2. serving as or designed to impose punishment; "penal servitude"
  3. subject to punishment by law; "a penal offense"

"Penal" in song lyrics

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  • "Freestyle, be so wild, fresh out the Penal"
    Masta Killa f/ Method Man, RZA, U-God — Iron God Chamber

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