penalties

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But it can remove unintentional penalties — and acknowledge realities millions of families already face.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Unauthorized outbound investment activities will be subject to penalties, including fines and investment bans, according to the State Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They also establish a strict obligation for migrants subject to expulsion to leave and cooperate with authorities, envisaging harsher penalties, including detention, for those who refuse to do so.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

They also lost on penalties against them in the Uefa Super Cup in August, scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw from crossed free kicks.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

His lawyers argued that the law is arbitrary and irrational, because it imposes such vastly different penalties on two forms of the same substance.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander