Penalty

/pˈɛnə‍lti/

/ˈpɛnəɫti/

Penalty

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

a punishment that someone receives for violating a law, contract, etc.

a punishment or consequence imposed as a result of violating rules

the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition

antonyms : advantage

a payment required for not fulfilling a contract

the points or score awarded to the defending side when they successfully prevent the declarer from making their bid

Examples

1. To save a penalty.

2. The death penalty is a controversial issue.

3. We won the game after a tense penalty shootout.

4. I sure paid the penalty for staying up late when I fell asleep at my desk in the library.