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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin poenalis (penal, relating to punishment), from Latin poena (punishment). Compare English penalty.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Pönale n or f (mixed, genitive Pönales or Pönale, plural Pönalen)

  1. (regional, Austria, otherwise archaic) contractual penalty
    Synonyms: Geldbuße, Geldstrafe, Vertragsstrafe

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Further reading

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  • Pönale” in Duden online
  • Pönale” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache