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- pronunciation:
- pe
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noun |
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penalties |
| definition 1: |
A penalty is a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
The penalty for robbery is usually jail.- synonyms:
- punishment
- similar words:
- damages, discipline, fine
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| definition 2: |
In sports, a penalty is a kind of punishment given to a player or team that breaks a rule.
The basketball team got a penalty when one of the players pushed someone from the other team.- similar words:
- handicap
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| related words: |
justice |
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