- under (or on) penalty of
- under (or on) penalty ofunder the threat of.→ penalty
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Under penalty of — Penalty Pe nal*ty, n.; pl. {Penalties}. [F. p[ e]nalit[ e]. See {Penal}.] 1. 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,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Penalty — Pe nal*ty, n.; pl. {Penalties}. [F. p[ e]nalit[ e]. See {Penal}.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
penalty — ► NOUN (pl. penalties) 1) a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract. 2) something unpleasant suffered as a result of an action or circumstance: feeling cold is one of the penalties of old age. 3) a penalty kick or shot. ● under… … English terms dictionary
under penalty of — under (or on) penalty of under the threat of he ordered enterprises to fulfill contracts under penalty of strict fines … Useful english dictionary
under penalty of — ► under (or on) penalty of under the threat of. Main Entry: ↑penalty … English terms dictionary
penalty — n. (pl. ies) 1 a a punishment, esp. a fine, for a breach of law, contract, etc. b a fine paid. 2 a disadvantage, loss, etc., esp. as a result of one s own actions (paid the penalty for his carelessness). 3 a a disadvantage imposed on a competitor … Useful english dictionary
penalty — noun (plural penalties) 1》 a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract. 2》 (in sports and games) a handicap imposed on a player or team for infringement of rules, especially a penalty kick. ↘Bridge points won by the defenders… … English new terms dictionary
Penalty shootout (association football) — Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament) following a draw in a game of football. Kicks during a shootout… … Wikipedia
penalty clause — n 1: a clause (as in a contract) that calls for a penalty to be paid or suffered by a party under specified terms (as in the event of a breach) and that is usu. unenforceable ◇ A penalty clause differs from a liquidated damages clause by not… … Law dictionary
under sentence of death — under punishment of the death penalty, sentenced to execution … English contemporary dictionary
