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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pen•al•ty /ˈpɛnəlti/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -ties. - a punishment for breaking a law or violating a rule:stiff penalties for insider trading.
- a loss because of failing to fulfill some obligation, as a sum of money:substantial penalties for withdrawing your money early from this kind of account.
See -pen-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pen•al•ty (pen′l tē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. - a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
- a loss, forfeiture, suffering, or the like, to which one subjects oneself by nonfulfillment of some obligation.
- something that is forfeited, as a sum of money.
- a disadvantage imposed upon one of the competitors or upon one side for infraction of the rules of a game, sport, etc.
- consequence or disadvantage attached to any action, condition, etc.
- Medieval Latin poenālitās. See penal, -ty2 1505–15
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: penalty /ˈpɛnəltɪ/ n ( pl -ties)- a legal or official punishment, such as a term of imprisonment
- some other form of punishment, such as a fine or forfeit for not fulfilling a contract
- loss, suffering, or other unfortunate result of one's own action, error, etc
- a handicap awarded against a player or team for illegal play, such as a free shot at goal by the opposing team, loss of points, etc
Etymology: 16th Century: from Medieval Latin poenālitās penalty; see penal |