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    penalty

    US /ˈpɛnəlti/

    ・

    UK /'penəltɪ/

    B1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Negative effect resulting from your actions
    The penalty for eating too much is that you will get fat
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Punishment for committing a crime or offense
    We must pay a penalty if we don’t pay the bill on time
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A punishment for breaking the rules of the game
    The football player gave away a penalty for using his hands

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    Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World

    02:30Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World
    • A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winner, Spain.

      A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winner, Spain.

    • A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winners, Spain.

      A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winners, Spain.

    B1

    Can your genes make you violent? | BBC Ideas

    06:03Can your genes make you violent? | BBC Ideas
    • In the US, where you have the death penalty for these kinds of incredibly violent crimes, the stakes are obviously, literally, life and death.

      In the US, where you have the death penalty for these kinds of incredibly violent crimes, the stakes are obviously, literally, life and death.

    • So lawyers will try and introduce any kind of evidence they can to argue against the death penalty for their client.

      So lawyers will try and introduce any kind of evidence they can to argue against the death penalty for their client.

    B1

    Princesses' First Time Meeting New Friends | Disney Princess

    08:59Princesses' First Time Meeting New Friends | Disney Princess
    • So heed my word, 'cause if the army finds out you're a girl, the penalty is death!

      So heed my word, 'cause if the army finds out you're a girl, the penalty is death!

    • 'Cause if the army finds out you're a girl, the penalty is death.

      'Cause if the army finds out you're a girl, the penalty is death.

    B1

    Gambling Addict Spends $1M On Lottery Tickets

    05:15Gambling Addict Spends $1M On Lottery Tickets
    • In November 2015, 7 years after his original conviction, a new judge reviewed his case and found his original penalty to be illegal.

      In November 2015, 7 years after his original conviction, a new judge reviewed his case and found his original penalty to be illegal.

    • a new judge reviewed his case and found his original penalty to be illegal.

      a new judge reviewed his case and found his original penalty to be illegal.

    B1

    Learn about Ice Hockey from a Canadian

    15:05Learn about Ice Hockey from a Canadian
    • Then there is something called a penalty.

      Then there is something called a penalty.

    • If you break a rule, if you break one of the rules of the game, then you will get a penalty.

      If you break a rule, if you break one of the rules of the game, then you will get a penalty.

    B1

    10 Songs That Got Banned for Being Too Disturbing

    12:0210 Songs That Got Banned for Being Too Disturbing
    • A station even faced a penalty for doing so.

      A station even faced a penalty for doing so.

    • but airing the original was out of the question, as station even faced a penalty for doing so.

      but airing the original was out of the question, as station even faced a penalty for doing so.

    B2

    10 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!

    07:1910 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!
    • Number 4: The amount of players allowed to take penalty kicks in the shootout must be equal for both teams.

      Number 4: The amount of players allowed to take penalty kicks in the shootout must be equal for both teams.

    • And I'll give you a bit of time to try and guess which player from Team Italy missed the penalty shootout because of this rule.

      And I'll give you a bit of time to try and guess which player from Team Italy missed the penalty shootout because of this rule.

    B1

    Seeking justice for protesters in Bangladesh | DW News

    14:39Seeking justice for protesters in Bangladesh | DW News
    • But there are also challenges here because, of course, the International Crimes Tribunal, which is considering cases, which has got cases against the former prime minister, still provides for the death penalty, as does our ordinary law.

      But there are also challenges here because, of course, the International Crimes Tribunal, which is considering cases, which has got cases against the former prime minister, still provides for the death penalty, as does our ordinary law.

    • Of course, India also provides for the death penalty, so that can't be a barrier in itself for them not to return her to this country.

      Of course, India also provides for the death penalty, so that can't be a barrier in itself for them not to return her to this country.

    B1

    Watch & React: Wildcats | Stories from the Bunkhouse (Bonus) | Yellowstone | Paramount Network

    03:29Watch & React: Wildcats | Stories from the Bunkhouse (Bonus) | Yellowstone | Paramount Network
    • That's not a penalty!

      That's not a penalty!

    • It's not a penalty!

      It's not a penalty!

    B1

    Jasmine's Best Moments | Disney Princess

    04:30Jasmine's Best Moments | Disney Princess
    • Do you know what the penalty is for stealing?

      Do you know what the penalty is for stealing?

    • Do you know what the penalty is for stealing?

      Do you know what the penalty is for stealing?

    B1