penalty

Meanings

• Noun

  A punishment or fine imposed by law or by an authority for an offense or wrongdoing.

• Noun

  The state or fact of being penalized or subjected to a fine or other punishment.

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Synonyms

punishment , punition , sentence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penalty
dilemma , jubilee , memento , prestidigitator , stipendiary

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Variants

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penalties , penalty , penalty box , penalty boxes , penalty kick , penalty kicks , penalty shot , penalty shots , major penalties , major penalty , minor penalties , minor penalty , the death penalty , face mask , face mask penalties , face mask penalty , face masks

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Etymology

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From Old French penale, from poenalis, from poena ‘punishment’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'penalty' comes from the Latin word poena, which means 'punishment'.

2. In soccer, a penalty kick is awarded when a player commits a foul inside their own penalty area.

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Related Concepts

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1. Punishment: A penalty is a form of punishment imposed for an offense or wrongdoing.

2. Fine: A penalty can also refer to a monetary fine imposed as a punishment.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'penalty' is often used to describe the consequences of an action or decision. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth is faced with the penalty of his own ambition and the consequences of his actions. In music, the term 'penalty' can be found in songs that discuss the consequences of mistakes or wrongdoing.

How to Memorize "penalty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge imposing a fine or a person being punished for their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'penalty' with the idea of punishment or a fine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Punishments End Now' to remember the meaning of penalty.

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