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Penalty
01
(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule
02
a punishment that someone receives for violating a law, contract, etc.
03
a punishment or consequence imposed as a result of violating rules
04
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
05
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
06
the points or score awarded to the defending side when they successfully prevent the declarer from making their bid
Example
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.
The referee pronounced a penalty against the player for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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