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What is another word for penalties?

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Noun
Punishment imposed in response to a crime or offense
“The maximum penalty for breaking such an order is five years in prison.”
Noun
A series of penalties (penalty kicks in soccer)
Noun
Plural for a fine or financial penalty that is imposed as a form of punishment
“Given his precarious financial standing, the goldsmith would not have been able to pay a penalty of several hundred ducats.”
Noun
Plural for a disadvantage suffered as the result of an action or situation
“If the decision were based on perfect information, there would, of course, be no economic penalty, since the risk of failure would not be a realistic alternative.”
Noun
Plural for an undesirable consequence of an action or situation
“He must suffer the penalty of his choices.”
Noun
Plural for a punishment or reparation for a crime, sin or wrongdoing
“As penalty for your sins, since you oversee the gaming subcommittee, you're going approve the bill to allow our banks to finance the three new casinos being built on the Las Vegas strip.”
Noun
Plural for the punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court for a particular offense
Noun
Plural for an unintended adverse result or consequence
Noun
Plural for a breach of the rules, especially in sports
Noun
Plural for ticket issued by the police for speeding
Noun
Plural for a cause of great distress or misfortune
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