pen·al·ty
Pronounced:
/ˈpɛnl̟ti/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural pen·al·tiesMeaning:
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.
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 penalty —see 1pay