- plural of penalty.
penalties
Example Sentences
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A guilty verdict could lead to severe financial penalties and hurt Huawei’s ability to deal with some banks and customers around the globe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
A 2011 law establishes penalties of up to 20 years of disqualification from operating in Argentina and up to 15 years in prison for the offense.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Since the account is so small, can I simply liquidate it, deposit the proceeds into the estate bank account, pay any taxes or penalties next year, and then split the remainder among us?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
However, the verdict does not fully address the multiple effects of a series of pit-lane speeding penalties.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Actually, you can win only by taking cards from the blue decks, which offer a nice steady diet of $50 payouts and modest penalties.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
