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penalty

UK
/ˈpɛnəlti/
US
/ˈpɛnəlti/

Translations

penaltynoun
penalties
pl
UK
/ˈpɛnəlti/
US
/ˈpɛnəlti/
The referee awarded a penalty to the home team.
Судья назначил пенальти в пользу домашней команды.
The company had to pay a penalty for violating the regulations.
Компания должна была заплатить штраф за нарушение правил.
The penalty for cheating on the exam is severe.
Наказание за списывание на экзамене строгое.
Additional translations
карательная мера
взыскание
Synonyms
consequence
penalization
discipline
punishment
sanction
fine
retribution
penaltyadjective
UK
/ˈpɛnəlti/
US
/ˈpɛnəlti/
Used attributively before nouns to denote something relating to or serving as a penalty, e.g., "penalty clause".
Synonyms
penal
punitive
disciplinary
punishing
retributive
corrective

Definitions

penaltynoun
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
The company faced a hefty penalty for violating environmental regulations.
A disadvantage or unpleasant experience suffered as a result of an action or condition.
The penalty for not studying was a failing grade on the exam.
In sports, a disadvantage imposed on a team or player for breaking the rules.
The team was given a penalty for offside, resulting in a free kick for the opposing team.
A fee or charge imposed as a punishment for late payment or non-compliance.
There is a penalty for late payment of the credit card bill.
In association football (soccer) and some other sports, a kick or shot taken from a designated spot awarded for a foul committed in the penalty area; a penalty kick.
The striker calmly converted the penalty in the final minute of the match.
penaltyadjective
Relating to or constituting a penalty; punitive.
The contract contains a penalty clause that activates if deadlines are missed.
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