법이나 규칙을 어겼을 때 부과되는 처벌이나 형벌.
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
예문:
"The judge handed down a severe penalty for the white-collar crime."
"Failure to comply with the new regulations will result in a heavy financial penalty."
계약 위반이나 조기 해지로 인해 지불해야 하는 위약금 또는 해약금.
A sum of money required to be paid as a result of a breach of contract or early termination.
예문:
"There is a substantial penalty for withdrawing funds from the fixed deposit before maturity."
"The contract includes a penalty clause for late delivery of the equipment."
특정 행동이나 상황의 결과로 겪게 되는 불이익이나 대가.
A disadvantage or unpleasant experience suffered as the result of an action or circumstance.
예문:
"Chronic back pain is often the penalty for years of poor posture."
"The loss of privacy is a common penalty of becoming a public figure."
경기 규칙 위반으로 선수나 팀에게 주어지는 불이익 또는 페널티 킥.
A disadvantage or handicap imposed on a player or team for an infringement of rules, often involving a free shot.
예문:
"The referee awarded a penalty after the defender tripped the striker in the box."
"The hockey player spent two minutes in the penalty box for high-sticking."
브리지 등의 카드 게임에서 선언자가 계약을 이행하지 못했을 때 방어 측이 얻는 점수.
Points won by the defenders when a declarer fails to make the contract in card games like bridge.
예문:
"The defenders collected a 500-point penalty after the contract went down three."
"He decided to take the penalty rather than letting the opponents make their slam."