penalty
/'penlti/
Definition
- Noun:
- A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract: A penalty is a consequence, often a fine or other sanction, required for a violation.
- A disadvantage or suffering resulting from an action or condition: A penalty can refer to the negative consequences one experiences as a result of a particular choice or situation.
- (Sports) A handicap or disadvantage imposed on a competitor/team for an infraction: In games and sports, a penalty is a punishment given to a player or team for breaking the rules, often giving an advantage to the opponent.
- The act of punishing: The penalty is the punishment itself.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The law imposes a severe penalty for tax evasion. (A punishment for breaking a law)
- He paid the penalty for his reckless driving with a large fine. (A consequence/suffering from an action)
- The referee awarded a penalty to the other team for the foul. (A sports punishment for an infraction)
- The penalty for the crime was ten years in prison. (The act/result of punishing)
Advanced Usage
- "to pay the penalty": to suffer the negative consequences of one's actions.
- If you don't study, you will pay the penalty when you take the exam.
- "on penalty of": under the threat of (a specified punishment).
- Entry is forbidden, on penalty of a fine.
Variants and Related Words
- Penalize (verb): to subject to a penalty or punishment.
- The player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Penal (adjective): relating to or used for punishment.
- The country's penal code is very strict.
Synonyms
- Punishment: The act of imposing a penalty.
- Fine: A monetary penalty.
- Sanction: A penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
- Consequence: A result or effect, often negative.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Penalty" is primarily a noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Related actions use the verb "penalize.")
Related Idioms
- The penalty of success: The drawbacks or burdens that come with being successful.
- Fame is often the penalty of success.
- Under penalty of law: Legally required, with punishment for non-compliance.
- You must file your taxes under penalty of law.
Noun
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(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
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the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
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neglected his health and paid the penalty
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a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
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the act of punishing
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