noun
penalties
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noun
1
Plural of penalty; punishments or disadvantages imposed for breaking a rule.
"The match went to penalties after a scoreless draw."
How to Use Penalties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one penalty — either punishments, or (in sport) a shootout of penalty kicks.
Common pairings
win on penalties
face penalties
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The match went to _____ after a scoreless draw.