n. a punishment or handicap given for breaking a rule; a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
She received two penalties during the game.
She received two penalties during the game.
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Flight attendants want stiffer penalties for unruly passengers.
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The notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting.
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What football team played the "dirtest" and had the most penalties called on them?
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punishment; correction; discipline; fine
pardon; reprieve; immunity
3 syllables
pen-al-ties
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