⚖️penalty

noun
/ˈpɛnəlti/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Example Expressions

pay the penalty

Synonyms

punishment, fine, sanction, retribution

Antonyms

reward, compensation

Collocations

heavy penalty, death penalty, face penalty, penalty fee

More Example Sentences

The debate over whether the death penalty is morally justified has been going on for ages.

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty and give her a fair grade based on the quality of her work

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty and give her a fair grade based on the quality of her work which she believes reflects her true understanding of the topic.

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