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penalties

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛnəltiːz]

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Learn how to use penalties in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “rules, law”

(noun) a punishment given for breaking a rule or a law. Think of it like a consequence for not following the rules, like if you were to break a school rule, there might be a penalty.

Example

The penalty for being late to school is a warning, which helps students be on time.

Example

There are no penalties for good behavior, only rewards.

Example

What is the penalty if someone runs a red light while driving?

Context: “sports, games”

(noun) a specific punishment in sports for breaking the rules, like when a player does something wrong during a game. It’s a way to keep the game fair.

Example

The team scored a goal after receiving a penalty for a foul.

Example

If players do not follow the rules, they may not have any penalties called against them.

Example

What happens when a player commits a foul and receives a penalty?

How to pronounce penalties

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛnəltiːz]

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