Pinel

[ pee-nel ]

noun

1. Phil·lippe [fee-, leep], 1745–1826, French physician: reformer in the treatment and care of the mentally ill.

Example Sentences

The legislation was introduced in November by Susie Pinel, the island’s treasury minister, who vowed to provide similar rights and responsibilities to all residents in their tax affairs.

From New York Times

“It will remove the archaic presumption in the current law that a wife’s income is deemed to belong to her husband,” Ms. Pinel said in a statement released before the vote.

From New York Times

Ms. Pinel acknowledged that an additional burden for lower-income couples was not acceptable and said that the independent tax system was not yet ready.

From New York Times

Pinel was last seen Dec. 17 and was reported missing early Saturday.

From Washington Times

Pinel’s father told investigators that his daughter called him last week to say she was in Texas for a funeral.

From Washington Times