penalty penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/

noun

1. () 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.
   
2. () 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
   
3. () A payment required for not fulfilling a contract  ( penalty )
   a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
   
4. (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