penalty

/'penlti/
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penalty

The referee awards a penalty kick for the foul inside the box.

Definition
  1. 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.
penalty

The referee awards a penalty kick for the foul inside the box.

Noun
  1. (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
  2. the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
    • neglected his health and paid the penalty
  3. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
  4. the act of punishing

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