major penalty
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major penalty
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
Pospisil received a major penalty for checking from behind and a game misconduct.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024
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
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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