penalty
//ˈpɛnəlti//
Noun
penaltySingular
penaltiesPlural
1
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
The penalty for breaking this rule is a fine of $100.
2
A disadvantage or unpleasant consequence of an action or condition.
One of the penalties of fame is the loss of privacy.
3
In sports, a punishment or disadvantage given to a team or player for breaking the rules, such as a free kick in soccer or time in the penalty box in hockey.
The referee gave our team a penalty for a foul in the box.