Penalty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural pen·al·ties.
  1. a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
  2. a loss, forfeiture, suffering, or the like, to which one subjects oneself by nonfulfillment of some obligation.
  3. something that is forfeited, as a sum of money.
  4. a disadvantage imposed upon one of the competitors or upon one side for infraction of the rules of a game, sport, etc.
  5. consequence or disadvantage attached to any action, condition, etc.
noun plural -ties
  1. a legal or official punishment, such as a term of imprisonment
  2. some other form of punishment, such as a fine or forfeit for not fulfilling a contract
  3. loss, suffering, or other unfortunate result of one's own action, error, etc
  4. 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
Penalty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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