major penalty
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major penalty
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The play was reviewed for a major penalty, but none was called.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
He was ejected from the game for abusive language after arguing that Laferriere had struck him in the head and deserved a major penalty.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
Shefte: It’s tempting to cite the explanation Hakstol conveyed for why officials felt it wasn’t a major penalty.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Makar was originally given a 5-minute major penalty but it was reduced to a 2-minute minor.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 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
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