Meaning ofpenaltyin English

Noun

1. a legal sentence or judgment
2. a disadvantageous consequence; resulting harm
3. punishment for violating rules or procedures
   The company will impose a penalty on anyone who breaks the rules.
4. a payment lost for early account withdrawal
   The bank charged a penalty for withdrawing money from the account before maturity.
5. a penalty kick in sports; free kick after foul
   The referee awarded a penalty to the opposing team after the foul.