noun๐ShareA penalty shootout."The soccer game ended in a tie, so the team had to play penalties. "sportgameoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA legal sentence."The penalty for his crime was to do hard labor."lawgovernmentpoliceguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA punishment for violating rules of procedure."Because the student talked during the exam, he received penalties on his final score. "lawgovernmentpoliticssportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment."She faced significant penalties when she withdrew her savings early to buy a car. "financebusinesseconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA direct free kick from the penalty spot, taken after a defensive foul in the penalty box; a penalty kick."The soccer team won the game after scoring two penalties in the second half. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time."A penalty was called when he tripped up his opponent."sportgamelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading