pen·al·ty 
/ˈpɛnl̟ti/ noun
plural pen·al·ties /ˈpɛnl̟ti/ noun 1 : punishment for breaking a rule or law [count] ▪ The company was given/assessed a severe/stiff penalty for the violation. ▪ They allowed him to pay back the money without a penalty. [noncount] ▪ They allowed him to pay back the money without penalty. — see also death penalty 2 [count] : a disadvantage or difficulty you experience
▪ Lack of privacy is one of the penalties you pay for fame. 3 [count] : a punishment or disadvantage given to a team or player for breaking a rule in a game
▪ The hockey player was given/assessed a penalty for holding.
▪ Lack of privacy is one of the penalties you pay for fame.
▪ The hockey player was given/assessed a penalty for holding.
pay the penalty — see 1pay
