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penalty

[pen-l-tee] / ˈpɛn l ti /


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The new protest laws will also allow police to restrict demonstrations at places of worship, with stronger penalties for breaches.

From BBC

New laws on so-called "subscription traps", forcing companies to be clearer about subscriptions and make it easier for customers to cancel without penalty, were due to be introduced in the spring.

From BBC

The Sweden international's emphatic penalty was his seventh goal in all competitions this season – and first since a 2-0 victory at Burnley on 1 November.

From BBC

It looked set to be a long night for Comoros when Morocco won a penalty in the 10th minute as playmaker Diaz was tripped inside the box by Iyad Mohamed.

From Barron's

"Saudi Arabia is operating with complete impunity now," said Jeed Basyouni, Reprieve's head of death penalty for the Middle East and North Africa.

From BBC