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pen·al·ty
 penalty
- pronunciation:
- pe
n
 l
ti
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
penalties |
| definition 1: |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
The penalty for robbery is usually jail.- synonyms:
- forfeit, punishment
- similar words:
- damages, discipline, fine, sanction
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| definition 2: |
a punishment or disadvantage given in sports to a player or team that breaks a rule.
Our football team was given a penalty of five yards for an illegal move.
- similar words:
- handicap
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| related words: |
conviction, cost, justice, toll |
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