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Penalty

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Definition: Short for penalty kick. It is also a punishment given by the referee for a violation of the rules by the defending team inside their own penalty area. Penalties are most commonly given for fouls and handballs.

Also Known As: Penalty Kick, Spot Kick.

Examples: The defender tripped up the striker inside the area to give away a penalty. The striker subsequently scored the penalty from the spot.

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