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penalty

[ˈpenlti]

penalty Definition

  • 1a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
  • 2a disadvantage suffered as the result of an action or situation

Using penalty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "penalty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The penalty for speeding is a fine.

  • Example

    He received a penalty for his foul play in the game.

  • Example

    The company suffered a penalty for violating environmental regulations.

  • Example

    The team was awarded a penalty kick in the final minutes of the game.

penalty Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using penalty

  • suffer the consequences of one's actions

    Example

    He knew he would have to pay the penalty for not studying for the exam.

  • to take a penalty kick in football (soccer)

    Example

    He was nervous about taking the penalty in the shootout.

  • to receive the punishment for something

    Example

    He knew he would have to face the penalty for his mistake.

Phrases with penalty

  • a legal punishment where a person is put to death by the state as a consequence for a crime they have committed

    Example

    The death penalty is still used in some countries for serious crimes.

  • an area in ice hockey where players serve time for minor penalties

    Example

    He was sent to the penalty box for two minutes for tripping.

  • a method used to determine the winner of a tied football (soccer) match, where each team takes turns shooting penalty kicks at the goal

    Example

    The game ended in a draw and went to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

Origins of penalty

from Latin 'poena', meaning 'punishment'

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Summary: penalty in Brief

The term 'penalty' [ˈpenlti] refers to a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract, or a disadvantage suffered as the result of an action or situation. It includes examples like 'The penalty for speeding is a fine.' and 'The team was awarded a penalty kick in the final minutes of the game.' Phrases like 'death penalty' and idioms like 'pay the penalty' are also common.

How do native speakers use this expression?