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penalty

noun

/ˈpɛnəlti/

Meaning

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.

pay the penalty

punishment, fine, sanction, retribution

reward, compensation

heavy penalty, death penalty, face penalty, penalty fee

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

The lack of success in doing or achieving something.

the highest point or final result of something