heavy penalty
Frequency: 7.814.5 per million words
a substantial punishment, often financial
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- Some lenders charge heavy penalties for early settlement of a mortgage.
- You will face a heavy penalty if you fail to file your tax return on time.
- The government has introduced heavy penalties for corporate fraud.
- Companies found guilty of illegal dumping could incur heavy penalties.
- The team suffered a heavy penalty for their lack of discipline during the match.
- The contract includes a heavy penalty clause for any delays in construction.
- There are heavy penalties for smuggling prohibited items across the border.
- Illegal downloading of copyrighted material can result in a heavy penalty.
- Many credit card companies impose heavy penalties for late monthly payments.
- Breaking the non-disclosure agreement carries a very heavy penalty.