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   penalty

   /ˈpɛnlti/

   noun

   • 1. a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract: "the charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment" Similar punishmentsanctionpunitive actionretributionpenancefineforfeitsentencerare:mulctOpposite reward
   • ▪ a disadvantage suffered as the result of an action or situation: "the cold never leaves my bones these days—one of the penalties of age" Similar disadvantagedifficultydrawbackhandicapsnagdownsideminusdetrimentunpleasant aspecttrialtormentbanetribulationafflictionsufferingburdentroubleworrydeprivationcostundesirable consequencedisbenefitOpposite advantage
   • 2. (in sports and games) a handicap imposed on a player or team for infringement of rules: "she only incurred 6.40 penalties for time on cross-country"
   • ▪ a kick or shot awarded to a team because of an infringement of the rules by an opponent: "a penalty corner"
   • ▪ points won by the defenders when a declarer fails to make the contract.

   Word Origin early 16th century: probably via Anglo-Norman French, from medieval Latin poenalitas, based on poena ‘pain’.

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   PENALTY definition: 1. a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law: 2. a type of…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PENALTY is the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense. How to use penalty in a sentence.

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   A penalty is a punishment or consequence for doing something wrong, such as having to pay a fee for not bringing your library book back when it was due. In hockey, players who break the rules have to sit in "the penalty box."

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   noun. a legal or official punishment, such as a term of imprisonment. some other form of punishment, such as a fine or forfeit for not fulfilling a contract. loss, suffering, or other unfortunate result of one's own action, error, etc.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPENALTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A penalty is a punishment that someone is given for doing something which is against a law or rule. One of those arrested could face the death penalty. The maximum penalty is up to 7 years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine.

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   noun. /ˈpenəlti/ (plural penalties) Idioms. a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract. to impose a penalty. Assault carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment. penalty for (doing) something The penalty for travelling without a ticket is £200. Contractors who fall behind schedule incur heavy financial penalties.

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   n. pl. pen·al·ties. 1. A punishment imposed for a violation of law. 2. A sum established by a contract to be forfeited in lieu of actual damages in the event of a breach of the contract. 3. The disadvantage or painful consequences resulting from an action or condition: neglected his health and paid the penalty. 4. Sports. a.