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Penalty
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pénalité
(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule
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sanction
a punishment that someone receives for violating a law, contract, etc.
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pénalité
a punishment or consequence imposed as a result of violating rules
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pénalité, sanction
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
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pénalité, sanction
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
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pénalité, sanction
the points or score awarded to the defending side when they successfully prevent the declarer from making their bid
What is a "penalty"?
Penalty refers to the points or score given to the defending team when they successfully prevent the declarer from meeting the requirements of their bid. In games like bridge, if the declarer fails to win the number of tricks they committed to during the bidding phase, the defending team is awarded penalty points. This happens when the declarer's hand is weaker than expected or when the opponents strategically win enough tricks to stop the declarer from fulfilling the contract. Penalty points help the defending team earn points for their efforts in blocking the declarer's plan.
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The player received a penalty for an illegal body checking.
Her chippy playstyle often resulted in penalties for roughness.
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
The referee called a tripping penalty on the defenseman.
Violators of HOV lane rules may face fines or penalties.
