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penalty

Definition

  • noun: punishment for breaking a rule or law
  • noun: the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: forfeiture, fine, handicap

Examples

  • If convicted, he could face 'the death penalty'. [=his punishment may be that he will be killed]

  • The company was given/assessed a severe/stiff 'penalty' for the violation.

  • The hockey player was given/assessed a 'penalty' for holding.

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