n. [ Cf. LL. poenalitas. See Penalty. ] The quality or state of being penal; liability to punishment. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
Death is the penalty imposed. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The penalty and forfeit of my bond. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The term penalty is in law mostly applied to a pecuniary punishment. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bill of pains and penalties.
On penalty of,
Under penalty of
n.;
Death is the penalty imposed. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The penalty and forfeit of my bond. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The term penalty is in law mostly applied to a pecuniary punishment. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bill of pains and penalties.
On penalty of,
Under penalty of