penalty
/ˈpɛnəlti/
noun
- A punishment for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
- The penalty for speeding can be a fine or even jail time.
- The contract includes a penalty if you cancel early.
- He had to pay a late penalty for not returning the library book on time.
- A disadvantage or unpleasant result of an action or situation.
- The team suffered the penalty of having their best player injured.
- She paid the penalty for not studying by failing the exam.
- One penalty of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
- In sports, a punishment given to a player or team for breaking the rules, often giving the other side an advantage.
- The referee awarded a penalty kick after the foul in the box.
- The hockey player was sent to the penalty box for two minutes.
- The team scored on a penalty shot in overtime.
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