Penal retribution; punishment for crime or offense; the suffering in person or property which is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime, offense, or trespass., The suffering, or the sum to be forfeited, to which a person subjects himself by covenant or agreement, in case of nonfulfillment of stipulations; forfeiture; fine., A handicap.
Award.
It is losing rights and privileges as a penalty for wrongdoing
Lose bond due to penalty violation
To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge: avenge a murder.
The word "penalty" comes from the Latin word "poena," which means punishment.
A homograph of "fine" could be "fine," meaning a monetary penalty or fee for a violation.
The prepayment penalty for an FHA loan is typically not charged, meaning borrowers can pay off their loan early without incurring any additional fees.
FHA loans do not have a prepayment penalty policy, meaning borrowers can pay off their loan early without incurring any additional fees.
In the NFL, pass interference is a penalty where a defensive player interferes with the ability of an eligible receiver to make a catch. The penalty for pass interference is typically a spot foul, meaning the offense is awarded the ball at the spot of the foul with an automatic first down.
The penalty for cruelty to animals is covered by state laws, meaning that Australia wide there is no uniformity per say. In NSW the penalty is 50 penalty units (one unit is $110.00), and a prison sentence of 6 months. For any aggravated cruelty 200 penalty units AND 2 years imprisonment.
It means whatever you were charged with is a Felony-class offense.
The phrase "the judge threw the book at him" means that the judge gave the maximum penalty or punishment to the person being sentenced. It implies that the judgment was harsh or severe.