penalisation

/ˌpɛnələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of punishing someone or something, or the state of being punished, especially by a legal or official penalty.
    • The athlete faced penalisation for using a banned substance during the competition.
    • The company's penalisation for violating environmental laws included a large fine.
    • The penalisation of drivers who exceed the speed limit is meant to improve road safety.
  2. A disadvantage or hardship imposed as a result of a rule or regulation, often in sports or games.
    • The team received a penalisation when one of its players committed a foul.
    • The penalisation for a false start in a race is a warning or disqualification.
    • In chess, a time penalisation can be added if a player makes an illegal move.
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