Criminal code and Penal code
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Criminal code
Penal code and criminal code are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penal code" instead a noun "Criminal code".
Penal code
Penal code noun - The legal code governing crimes and their punishment.
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Criminal code and penal code are semantically related. You can use "Criminal code" instead a noun phrase "Penal code".
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