单词 | subpenal |
释义 | † subpenaladj. Obsolete. Relating to or involving the imposition of penalties; subject to penalties, punishable. ΘΚΠ society > authority > punishment > [adjective] > entailing punishment (of offence) punishable1435 penal1569 disciplinable1647 vengeable1650 subpenal1659 mulctable1678 disciplinary1832 penalized1848 1659 J. Gauden Ἱερα Δακρυα 483 These meetings of Ministers must be authoritative, not arbitrary, not precarious, but subpenall. 1701 S. Hill Rights, Liberties, & Authorities Christian Church ii. iii. 16 The Letters, by which he convened the..Councils of Rome and Arles, which were not subpenal, and perhaps Invitatory, at most but Preceptive. 1708 S. Hill Thorough Exam. False Princ. 126 Whether it [sc. the law]..has a sub-penal design to promote some lighter conveniences; as appearances at Sheriffs turns, Juries, &c. 1879 Victoria Mag. Jan. 247 Many acts are now subpenal which were allowed by our forefathers. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2020). < |
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