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pen·al·ty

Pronounced:

/ˈpɛnti/Listen to audio

Function:

noun

Inflected forms:

plural pen·al·ties

Meaning:

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.
pay the penaltysee 1pay
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