Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with penalty in American Collocation
penalty
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
severe
There are severe penalties for making a false declaration.
most severe possible
The maximum penalty is up to two years’ imprisonment.
fixed
Failure to submit the form will incur an automatic fixed penalty.
legal
The company or its directors may face criminal penalties.
financial
In one country energy regulators have imposed financial penalties when investment commitments were not fulfilled.
Courts have the power to impose cost penalties on parties who unreasonably refuse to mediate.
give someone a penalty
If the tax office finds that there are errors in your tax return, they are likely to impose penalties.
receive a penalty
If you fail to comply with these responsibilities, you are likely to incur financial penalties.
lead to a penalty
Non-compliance with the safety regulations is a criminal offence and carries monetary penalties or imprisonment.
avoid a penalty
Filing online could help you to avoid late-payment penalties.
make someone pay money
Any student who registers late will be charged a late registration penalty.
make a penalty more severe
Despite moves to increase penalties for gun crime, the illegal possession of firearms is becoming a significant threat.