Words similar to penalty

Example sentences for: penalty

How can you use “penalty” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Instead, the state is growing more conservative: Even its Democratic candidate for governor is pro-death penalty and anti-gay marriage.
The USAT lead states that the judge in the CIA murders trial has ordered the jury sequestered while it completes the case's penalty phase.
Any penalty due and payable under this section shall not diminish the liability of the unit's owner or operator for any fine, penalty or assessment against the unit for the same violation under any other section of this Act.
Any person committing a breach of this Bylaw shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding one pound.
If you missed the link about the really big "marriage penalty"--the one created by the earned-income tax credit, click .