Penal Clause
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
That particular clause or subdivision of a statute which fixes the penalty for a violation of previous provisions. See Statute; Penal Statutes. A secondary obligation entered into for the purpose of enforcing the performance of a primary obligation. La. Civ. Code, art. 2117.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A penal clause is a secondary obligation, entered into for the purpose of enforcing the performance of a primary obligation. Civ. Code La. art. 2117. Also a clause in a statute declaring a pennity for a violation of the preceding clauses.
Defined under Penal in Black's Law Dictionary.