La pena
Example: La pena per aquest delicte és molt severa segons la llei.
Definition
"La pena" refers to the legal punishment or penalty imposed for committing a crime or offense. It represents the consequence determined by law to address unlawful actions, such as fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions, aimed at enforcing justice and deterring wrongdoing.
Etymology
The term "la pena" originates from Latin 'poena,' meaning punishment or penalty. Over time, it evolved into Catalan with the same meaning. Did you know that 'poena' also gives rise to the English word 'penalty,' showing their shared legal heritage?
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"La pena" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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