penalty

Definition

• n. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
• n. the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
• n. (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game

Word forms

Plural

penalties

Example sentences

1. n.

   The player received a penalty for hitting the opponent during the game.

2. n.

   If you cancel the contract early, you will have to pay a penalty.