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Meaning of ‘penalty’
4 definitions found.
the act of punishing
Synonyms: correction
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
Example: "They neglected their health and paid the penalty."
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University
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