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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Penalty

Definition

A punishment or penalty given for breaking a rule or law, or for doing something wrong, especially in a game or sport.

Example Sentences

1The team received a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct during the game.
2Is the penalty for late payment of taxes severe enough to deter people from delaying their payments?
3The company will face a substantial penalty if it fails to meet the environmental regulations.
4If you exceed the speed limit, you will incur a penalty in the form of a fine and points on your license.
5The new law imposes a harsh penalty on anyone found guilty of animal cruelty.

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