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penalty
penalty
/ˈpɛnəlti/
noun
(
)
The act of punishing
(
penalisation
,
penalization
,
penalty
,
punishment
)
the act of punishing
The player received a penalty for a foul during the game.
The player received a penalty for a foul during the game.
(
)
The disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
(
penalty
)
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
Neglected his health and paid the penalty
neglected his health and paid the penalty
(
)
A payment required for not fulfilling a contract
(
penalty
)
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
(
penalty
)
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
The team was awarded a penalty after a foul in the box
The team was awarded a penalty after a foul in the box
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