penalty for
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the punishment connected to a specific crime or action
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- The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine.
- What is the maximum penalty for tax evasion?
- The new law imposes a severe penalty for environmental pollution.
- They faced a stiff penalty for breach of contract.
- The judge handed down a light penalty for the minor offense.
- There is no death penalty for this crime in our country.
- He accepted the penalty for his actions without complaint.
- Companies often incur a financial penalty for late payments.
- The government is proposing a stricter penalty for repeat offenders.
- Is there a penalty for early withdrawal from this account?