major penalty

American  

noun

Ice Hockey.

1. a penalty consisting of the removal of a player for five minutes from play, no substitute for the player being permitted.

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Etymology

Origin of major penalty

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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major penalty

I’m pretty sure I know how most Seahawks fans heard that, though: I’ve committed a major penalty every game and I’m totally cool with it.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023

A major penalty was immediately called, then upheld after a quick review with Howden receiving a match penalty.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023

What they can’t do is call a two-minute minor, review it and upgrade it to a major penalty if they realize more serious punishment is warranted.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

Nurse was originally called for a major penalty before it was reviewed and downgraded to a minor.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 22, 2023

In view of all the facts in your case the court can do no less than impose a major penalty.

From The Financier, a novel by Dreiser, Theodore