Word Meaning

penalty definition and meaning

n. Penal retribution; punishment for crime or offense; the suffering in person or property which is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime, offense, or trespass.
n. The suffering, or the sum to be forfeited, to which a person subjects himself by covenant or agreement, in case of nonfulfillment of stipulations; forfeiture; fine.
n. A handicap.

Crossword clues for penalty

- Football shoot-out
- Legal punishment
- Punishment