/ˈpiːnəl lɔː/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. luật hình sự;
2. luật trừng phạt.
A more thorough explanation: Penal law refers to the body of laws that deal with crimes and their punishment. It includes statutes that define criminal offenses, establish the procedures for prosecuting individuals accused of committing crimes, and set out the penalties for those found guilty. Penal law is also known as criminal law.
Example: The defendant was charged with violating a specific provision of the penal law by committing theft.