Definition of Penalty

a penalty is punishment for violating a rule or law

Examples of Penalty in a sentence

The player caused the team to receive a five-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.  🔊

A penalty for driving too fast is a speeding ticket which can be quite costly.  🔊

The mischievous boy’s penalty for skipping class was a week in detention.  🔊

Since he was drinking and driving, his penalty was jail time and a large fine.  🔊

Hannah cheated on her test so she received a penalty of no recess, detention, and a zero.  🔊

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