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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

penalization

/ˌpɛnəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does penalization mean?

noun

The act of punishing or the state of being punished; a penalty or fine.

Example

"The team was given a severe penalization for their repeated infractions during the game."

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