0 a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law:
They asked for the maximum penalty for hoax calls to be increased to one year.
The protesters were told to clear the area around the building, on penalty of arrest (= or be arrested) if they did not.
Currently, ticket holders pay a penalty equal to 25 percent of the ticket price when they change their flight plans.
There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking.
Hysen handled the ball and conceded the penalty that gave Manchester United the lead.
1 a disadvantage brought about as a result of a situation or action:
2 a punishment, esp. the usual one, for breaking a law:
3 an amount of money that someone is forced to pay for failing to obey a rule, law, etc.:
Taxpayers who do not send in their tax return by the deadline will pay a £100 penalty.
exit/early-withdrawal/fixed penalty Savers who try to cash in their bonds in the first five years will usually face fixed penalty charges.
impose/introduce a penalty Regulators prevented the broadband operator from imposing a penalty on customers defecting to other providers.
without penalty Withdrawals can be made without penalty as long as 50 days' notice is given.
4 a punishment for failing to obey a rule or law:
Second-degree murder carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
abolish/oppose/seek the death penalty Several US states have considered bills that would abolish the death penalty.
They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive.
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