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UK [ˈpen(ə)ltɪ] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "penalty":
singular penalty plural penalties
1)
a) a punishment for breaking a rule or law
penalty for:

The maximum penalty for the offence is two years' imprisonment.

severe/heavy/stiff/tough penalties:

There are severe penalties for companies who breach environmental laws.

Under the law the president is able to impose tough penalties.

carry a penalty:

The crime carries a much heavier penalty in the US.

b) a punishment for breaking a rule in a game, sport, or activity

Riders can incur time penalties for failing to keep to their lane.

2) something bad that happens to you because of your behaviour or position in society
penalty of/for:

Increased risk of skin cancer is one of the penalties of sunbathing.

pay the penalty (for something) (= to suffer because of your behaviour):

Some growers are paying the penalty for not watering crops sufficiently in hot weather.

3) in football, rugby, and similar sports, a chance to score a goal or point without other players trying to take the ball off you. This is given to you because an opponent has broken a rule

They scored from a penalty awarded when Jenkins handled the ball.

take a penalty:

Beckham volunteered to take the crucial penalty.

miss a penalty:

Southgate missed a penalty that would have won them the match.

kick a penalty (= in rugby):

Fox kicked a last-minute penalty to give the All-Blacks a sensational victory.


English dictionary. 2014.

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