- plural of penalty.
penalties
Example Sentences
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The SEC can seek civil monetary penalties and the return of illegal profits, and bar or suspend an individual from serving as a corporate officer or director, among other remedies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
All that was thrown at him as a sophomore, so it was no surprise he had some offside penalties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Justice Department will file two felony charges against Melissa Farris, which carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Gross is involved in all set-pieces, including penalties, and provides steady midfield returns.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Ron noticed nothing; he was too busy describing each of his other penalties in loving detail.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
