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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.
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.
penalty. noun. /ˈpɛnlti/. (pl. penalties) a punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract to impose a penalty Assault carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment. penalty (for something) The penalty for traveling without a ticket is $200.
a punishment for doing something which is against a law or rule: There's a £50 penalty for late cancellation of tickets. penaltynoun[C] (SPORTS ADVANTAGE) B2. in sports, an advantage given to a team when the opposing team has broken a rule: They won a penalty in the first five minutes of the game. a penalty goal / kick. See also. death penalty.
pen·al·ty. (pĕn′əl-tē) 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.
1 day ago · 1. countable noun [usually singular] 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. Synonyms: punishment, price, fine, handicap More Synonyms of penalty. 2. countable noun.
4 days ago · Definition of 'penalty' Word Frequency. penalty. (pɛnəlti ) Word forms: penalties plural. 1. countable noun. 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. Synonyms: punishment, price, fine, handicap More Synonyms of penalty. 2. countable noun.
