penalty

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛnəlti/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A legal sentence.

Example Sentences
  • The penalty for his crime was to do hard labor.
2 Definition

A punishment for violating rules of procedure.

3 Definition

A payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.

4 Definition

A direct free kick from the penalty spot, taken after a defensive foul in the penalty box; a penalty kick.

5 Definition

A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.

Example Sentences
  • A penalty was called when he tripped up his opponent.