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Legal Definitions - poena ordinaria

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Definition of poena ordinaria

POENA ORDINARIA

Poena ordinaria is a Latin term used in law. It means the punishment that is fixed by law and is considered ordinary.

  • Imprisonment for a certain period of time for committing a crime is a poena ordinaria.
  • A fine for violating a traffic rule is also a poena ordinaria.

These examples illustrate that poena ordinaria is a punishment that is already established by law for a particular crime or offense. It is a standard punishment that is given to everyone who commits that crime or offense.

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Term: POENA ORDINARIA

Definition: Poena ordinaria is a Latin term used in law to refer to the punishment that is fixed by law for a particular crime. It is the ordinary punishment that is given to someone who has committed a crime, as determined by the law.

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