1
as in fines
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the penalty for speeding is $10 for every mile over the speed limit
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as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
in some cases, the new penalties for drug offenses were harsher than those for violent crimes
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as in disadvantages
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
suffered the penalty of his decision to leave school without graduating
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Noun
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The book’s long-story-by-the-fire quality, combined with its fairy-tale deployment of castles, unfair punishments, and the thrumming, powerful natural world, evokes the most affecting children’s literature.—
Amanda Parrish Morgan,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024 -
What's New President Biden has commuted the , converting their punishments to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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What are some disadvantages of a charge card?—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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More public information is beneficial about the advantages and disadvantages of natural grass sod versus artificial turf.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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For consumers looking to change travel plans or recoup travel expenses, much will depend upon the airline, itinerary and, in some cases, whether a travel insurance policy was purchased.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Penalties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penalties. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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