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penalization

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pe⋅nal⋅ize

  [peen-l-ahyz, pen-]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to subject to a penalty, as a person.
2. to declare (an action, deed, etc.) punishable by law or rule.
3. to put under a disadvantage or handicap.
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Also, especially British, pe⋅nal⋅ise.

Origin:
1865–70; penal + -ize

Related forms:
pe⋅nal⋅iz⋅a⋅ble, adjective
pe⋅nal⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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pe·nal·ize   (pē'nə-līz', pěn'ə-)   
tr.v.   pe·nal·ized, pe·nal·iz·ing, pe·nal·iz·es

  1. To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or official regulation. See Synonyms at punish.

  2. To impose a handicap on; place at a disadvantage.

pe'nal·i·za'tion (-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
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