Penalty
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnəltiː/
Penalty (noun)
- A punishment given when someone breaks a rule or law.
- A disadvantage given to a player or team for breaking a rule in a game.
- A fee you must pay for not following a rule, like paying late.
Examples
- The penalty for cheating is severe.
- Breaking the law results in a penalty.
Common collocations: face a penalty, impose a penalty, heavy penalty, award a penalty, penalty kick