how to pronounce penalty
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An example use of penalty in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… you pay a penalty you don't get a reward …”
meanings of penalty
noun:
- A punishment for violating rules of procedure.
- A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.
- A legal sentence.
- In sports.
- A payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.
- A direct free kick from the penalty spot, taken after a defensive foul in the penalty box; a penalty kick.