penalty
/ˈpɛnəlti/penalty
NOUNDefinition of penalty
A penalty is a legal punishment for committing a crime.
Example: The penalty for his crime was to pay a fine.
A penalty is a punishment for breaking the rules.
A penalty is a payment forfeited if you make an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.
A penalty is a punishment for breaking the rules of the game; usually, being removed from play for a while.
Example: A penalty was called when he tripped up his opponent.
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The penalty for his crime was to pay a fine.
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A penalty was called when he tripped up his opponent.
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