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Dictionary definition for: Penalty
2. (n) a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
3. (n) the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty"
4. (n) (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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