punishable
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Doing so would be a violation of Article 13 of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, punishable by a $7.5-million fine, the loss of a first-round draft pick and the voiding of Leonard’s contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Voting in an election when the voter is ineligible is a second-degree felony under Texas law and is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
"If this player touches the ball with a punishable part of the arm then for sure, this should be a penalty kick," Collum said.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Such recruiting is considered “an act of gross unsportsmanlike conduct” punishable by game forfeitures and fines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Rule one: disparaging remarks are punishable by early dismissal.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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