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- Dictionarypen·al·ty/ˈpenltē/
noun
- 1. a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract: "the charge carries a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment" Similar Opposite
- 2. (in sports and games) a disadvantage or handicap imposed on a player or team, typically for infringement of rules.
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The meaning of PENALTY is the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense. How to use penalty in a sentence.
A penalty is a punishment or consequence for doing something wrong, such as having to pay a fee for not bringing your library book back when it was due. In hockey, players who break the rules have to sit in "the penalty box."
A penalty is a punishment that someone is given for doing something which is against a law or rule. One of those arrested could face the death penalty. The maximum penalty is up to 7 years' imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
a punishment, esp. the usual one, for breaking a law: Repeat offenders should face stiff / tough penalties. A penalty is also a type of punishment for breaking an agreement or not following rules: If you pay off the loan early, they’ll charge an extra month’s interest as a prepayment penalty.
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.
n. pl. pen·al·ties. 1. A punishment imposed for a violation of law. 2. A sum established by a contract to be forfeited in lieu of actual damages in the event of a breach of the contract. 3. The disadvantage or painful consequences resulting from an action or condition: neglected his health and paid the penalty. 4. Sports. a.
The disadvantage, suffering, handicap, etc. imposed upon an offender or one who does not fulfill a contract or obligation, as a fine or forfeit; specif., a forfeit paid for withdrawal before maturity of invested funds.
a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract. to impose a penalty. Assault carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment. penalty for (doing) something The penalty for travelling without a ticket is £200. Contractors who fall behind schedule incur heavy financial penalties.
noun. /ˈpɛnlti/ (pl. penalties) a punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract to impose a penalty Assault carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment. penalty (for something) The penalty for traveling without a ticket is $200.
PENALTY definition: 1. a punishment for doing something which is against a law or rule: 2. in sports, an advantage…. Learn more.
