penalization
/ˌpɛnələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of punishing someone or imposing a penalty for breaking a rule or law.
- The penalization of players who break the rules is necessary to keep the game fair.
- Many drivers complain about the heavy penalization for parking in a handicapped spot.
- The school's penalization for cheating includes a failing grade on the assignment.
- A disadvantage or hardship imposed as a form of punishment.
- The team faced a penalization when they were forced to play with fewer players.
- Late submission of the report resulted in a penalization of ten points.
- The new tax law includes a penalization for early withdrawal from retirement accounts.
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