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penalty
[pen-l-tee]
noun
plural
penaltiesa punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
a loss, forfeiture, suffering, or the like, to which one subjects oneself by nonfulfillment of some obligation.
something that is forfeited, as a sum of money.
a disadvantage imposed upon one of the competitors or upon one side for infraction of the rules of a game, sport, etc.
consequence or disadvantage attached to any action, condition, etc.
penalty
/ ˈpɛnəltɪ /
noun
a legal or official punishment, such as a term of imprisonment
some other form of punishment, such as a fine or forfeit for not fulfilling a contract
loss, suffering, or other unfortunate result of one's own action, error, etc
sport games a handicap awarded against a player or team for illegal play, such as a free shot at goal by the opposing team, loss of points, etc
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of penalty1
Example Sentences
Robert Badinter, the justice minister who ended the death penalty in France in 1981, entered the country's Pantheon mausoleum of outstanding historical figures on Thursday, just hours after his grave was vandalised.
I am eligible to retire in 18 months with a full pension on one of my two state retirement plans and can take a very small early penalty on my second one.
It offers stability, predictable income and reduced downside risk compared with private equity, while avoiding the tax penalty that weighs on it in taxable accounts.
If you make a Roth IRA withdrawal before the age of 59½, you will likely have to pay a 10% early-withdrawal penalty.
When athletes test positive for a banned substance, they must persuasively explain how it entered their system or face a stiff penalty.
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