(penalties)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ is a punishment that someone is given for doing something which is against a law or rule.
One of those arrested could face the death ~...
The maximum ~ is up to 7 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
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2.
In sports such as football, rugby, and hockey, a ~ is an opportunity to score a goal, which is given to the attacking team if the defending team breaks a rule near their own goal.
Referee Michael Reed had no hesitation in awarding a ~...
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3.
The ~ that you pay for something you have done is something unpleasant that you experience as a result.
Why should I pay the ~ for somebody else’s mistake?...
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