penalty
US /ˈpɛnəlti/
・UK /'penəltɪ/
B1
noun
- Negative effect resulting from your actions
- Punishment for committing a crime or offense
- A punishment for breaking the rules of the game
Examples
He's now paying the penalty for his misspent youth. People who lose their jobs are suffering the penalties for longer periods.
Thet won, thanks to a late penalty from Fry.