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- [pen-l-tee]
- /ˈpɛn l ti/
- /ˈpen.əl.ti/
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- [pen-l-tee]
- /ˈpɛn l ti/
Definitions of penalties word
- noun plural penalties a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule. 1
- noun plural penalties a loss, forfeiture, suffering, or the like, to which one subjects oneself by nonfulfillment of some obligation. 1
- noun plural penalties something that is forfeited, as a sum of money. 1
- noun plural penalties a disadvantage imposed upon one of the competitors or upon one side for infraction of the rules of a game, sport, etc. 1
- noun plural penalties consequence or disadvantage attached to any action, condition, etc. 1
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Origin of penalties
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; ≪ Medieval Latin poenālitās. See penal, -ty2
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Parts of speech for Penalties
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
penalties popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
penalties usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for penalties
noun penalties
- fines — Plural form of fine.
- forfeits — Plural form of forfeit.
- forfeitures — Plural form of forfeiture.
- handicaps — Plural form of handicap.
- judicatories — Plural form of judicatory.
Antonyms for penalties
noun penalties
- acquisitions — An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
- acquittances — Plural form of acquittance.
- annuities — Plural form of annuity.
- carrots — Plural form of carrot.
- compensations — Plural form of compensation.
Top questions with penalties
- civil penalties may include which of the following?
- what are the penalties for not having health insurance?
- which of the following are considered to be environmental penalties?
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