Definition of «to give a penalty»

To give a penalty means to impose a punishment or consequence upon someone for breaking a rule or doing something wrong.

He claimed his team wasn't given penalty for over a year. (justarsenal.com)
However, you can't give a penalty for intention. (kopworld.net)
When they where given the penalty after we wasn't I nearly blew my top. (justarsenal.com)
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