penalty (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnəlti/
Definition
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract, often involving a fine or imprisonment.
Examples
The driver received a hefty fine as a penalty for speeding.
Failure to meet the deadline will result in a penalty of 10% of the contract value.
In many sports, a foul can lead to a penalty against the offending team.
How to Use penalty
- penalty for (prepositional phrase)
- The reason or offense for which a penalty is given. — "There is a penalty for late submission of assignments."
- penalty kick (collocation)
- A direct free kick awarded in soccer when a foul occurs inside the penalty area. — "The striker converted the penalty kick to score the winning goal."
- penalty shootout (collocation)
- A method of deciding the winner of a drawn match by taking penalty kicks. — "The game went to a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw."
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