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单词 subpenal
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subpenaladj.

Forms: 1600s subpenall, 1700s–1800s subpenal.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: subpoena n., -al suffix1.
Etymology: < subpoena n. + -al suffix1. Compare earlier penal adj.1
Obsolete.
Relating to or involving the imposition of penalties; subject to penalties, punishable.
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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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