Dictionary Check: penalty
"penalty" is a valid word!
Scrabble
12
points
Words with Friends
14
points
Definition
noun
the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty
noun
a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
noun
the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition
Example:
"neglected his health and paid the penalty"
noun
(games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game
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