/ˈpiːnəl ækt/ – Phrase
Definition: hành vi phạm tội hình sự, hành động bị trừng phạt theo luật hình sự.
A more thorough explanation: A penal act refers to a law or statute that prescribes punishment for a specific offense or violation. It is a legal provision that sets out the consequences or penalties for engaging in prohibited conduct.
Example: The penal act of theft is punishable by imprisonment under the state’s criminal code.