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penalty
noun
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
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ˈpɛnəlti
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noun
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
noun
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
noun
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
“neglected his health and paid the penalty”
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a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
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neglected his health and paid the penalty
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