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Penalty

nounid 105218·updated May 18, 2026
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(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game

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synonym
correction
plural
Penalties
possessive
Penalty's
pluralpossessive
Penalties'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
the act of punishing
§2
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
§3
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
§4
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract

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