penalty
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
penalties
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penalties
Britannica Dictionary definition of PENALTY
1
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punishment for breaking a rule or law
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see also death penalty
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The company was given/assessed a severe/stiff penalty for the violation.
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They allowed him to pay back the money without a penalty.
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They allowed him to pay back the money without penalty.
2
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a disadvantage or difficulty you experience
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Lack of privacy is one of the penalties you pay for fame.
3
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a punishment or disadvantage given to a team or player for breaking a rule in a game
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The hockey player was given/assessed a penalty for holding.
