penalty
A penalty is a punishment given to someone for breaking a rule, law, or contract. It often involves paying money, losing points in a game, or going to prison.
Beispiele
3 von 5There is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
There is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
The court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
The court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
If you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
If you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Pen' in 'Penalty'. If you break the law, you might go to the 'Pen' (a slang word for prison).
Schnelles Quiz
The ____ for breaking the window was that he had to pay for a new one.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: penalty
Beispiele
There is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
everydayThere is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
The court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
formalThe court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
If you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
informalIf you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
Studies examine whether the death penalty actually reduces crime rates.
academicStudies examine whether the death penalty actually reduces crime rates.
The company had to pay a penalty for failing to finish the project on time.
businessThe company had to pay a penalty for failing to finish the project on time.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
pay the penalty
suffer the consequences of one's actions
under penalty of
subject to a specific punishment if a rule is broken
penalty kick
a free shot at the goal in sports like soccer
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Punishment is a general term for any negative consequence, while penalty is often used for specific rules, sports, or legal contracts.
A fine is specifically a money penalty, whereas a penalty can be money, time, or loss of points.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'penalty for' when describing the action that caused the punishment (e.g., penalty for speeding). In sports, it usually refers to a foul or rule violation.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'penalty' when they mean 'pain'. Remember that 'penalty' is about rules and laws, not physical feeling.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Pen' in 'Penalty'. If you break the law, you might go to the 'Pen' (a slang word for prison).
Wortherkunft
From the Latin word 'poena', which means 'punishment' or 'pain'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking countries, the most common everyday use of 'penalty' is related to sports, especially soccer (football).
Schnelles Quiz
The ____ for breaking the window was that he had to pay for a new one.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: penalty
Verwandtes Vokabular
An official instruction or principle that tells you what is...
lawA system of rules created by a government to guide people's...
crimeA crime is an action that is against the law and is punishab...
judgeA judge is a person who works in a court of law and makes of...
violationA violation is an action that breaks a law, a rule, or an ag...
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prosecutor
A1A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to show a court that someone has committed a crime.
defendant
A1A defendant is a person or organization that is being accused of a crime or is being sued in a court of law. This person is required to answer the legal charges brought against them by another party.
plaintiff
A1A person or group who brings a legal case against another in a court of law. They are the ones starting the lawsuit because they believe they have been wronged.
jury
A1A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law. They listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.
lawsuit
A1A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group brings a disagreement to a court of law for a judge to decide. It usually happens when someone wants money or a specific action from another person because of a problem or injury.
proof
A1Proof is a fact or a piece of information that shows something is true. In a legal context, it is what a person uses to convince a judge or jury that a crime happened.
misdemeanor
A1A misdemeanor is a minor crime that is less serious than a felony. It is usually punished by a fine or a short period of time in a local jail rather than a state prison.
sentence
A1A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.
bail
A1Bail is a sum of money paid to a court so that a person who has been accused of a crime can stay out of jail until their trial starts. If the person shows up for their court date, the money is usually returned.
fraud
A1Fraud is the illegal act of tricking someone to get their money or property. It is a crime where a person lies or hides the truth to gain an unfair advantage.
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