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penalty

🇬🇧 UK/'pen(ə)ltɪ/🇺🇸 US/'penәlti/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

n.

A punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule, law, or contract

罚款,处罚;(比赛中的)罚分

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
penpunish, penalty
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
+
tystate, quality, condition
=penalty

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There is a heavy penalty for tax evasion.

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