penalties (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnəltiz/
Definition
Punishments or negative consequences imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Examples
The referee gave the team a penalty for a foul.
There are severe penalties for tax evasion.
He received a time penalty for speeding.
How to Use penalties
- penalty for (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the reason or offense for which a penalty is given. — "The penalty for illegal parking is a fine."
- impose penalty (collocation)
- To officially force a penalty to be paid or enforced. — "The court decided to impose a heavy penalty on the company."
- serve a penalty (collocation)
- To undergo or accept the punishment or consequence. — "The player had to serve a penalty in the sin bin."
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