noun, plural pen·al·ties. 1.a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
2.a loss, forfeiture, suffering, or the like, to
which one subjects oneself by nonfulfillment of some obligation.
3.something that is forfeited, as a sum of money.
4.a disadvantage imposed upon one of the competitors or upon one side for infraction of the rules of a game, sport, etc.
5.consequence or disadvantage attached to any action, condition, etc.
Origin: 1505–15; ≪
Medieval Latin poenālitās. See
penal,
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Penalty
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