penalty

Definitions of penalty in various dictionaries:

noun - the act of punishing

noun - a payment required for not fulfilling a contract

noun - the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition

noun - (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game

A punishment established by law or authority for a crime or an offense.

Something, especially a sum of money, required as a forfeit for an offense.

The disadvantage or painful consequences resulting from an action or a condition: neglected his health and paid the penalty.

A punishment, handicap, or loss of advantage imposed on a team or competitor for infraction of a rule.

Points scored in contract bridge by the opponents when the declarer fails to make a bid.

noun - a punishment imposed for violation of a law, rule, or agreement