'penal-supportive' originates from the combination of 'penal,' which comes from Latin 'poenalis,' meaning 'pertaining to punishment,' and 'supportive,' derived from 'support,' which comes from Old French 'suport,' meaning 'to carry or endure.'

'penal' changed from the Latin word 'poenalis' and eventually became the modern English word 'penal.' 'Supportive' evolved from the Old French word 'suport' and became 'supportive' in modern English.

Initially, 'penal' meant 'pertaining to punishment,' and 'supportive' meant 'to carry or endure.' Over time, 'penal-supportive' evolved to mean 'relating to or supporting the penal system or punishment.'