1. A financial fee or charge imposed as a punishment for breaking a rule, contract, or law
The bank imposed a penalty charge for overdrawing the account.
O banco cobrou uma taxa de penalidade por saque a descoberto na conta.
2. An additional cost levied for late payment or non-compliance with terms and conditions
Customers who cancel their subscription early may face a penalty charge.
Os clientes que cancelarem sua assinatura antecipadamente podem enfrentar uma taxa de penalidade.
3. In sports, a fine or fee imposed on a team or player for rule violations
The team received a penalty charge for unsporting conduct.
O time recebeu uma taxa de penalidade por conduta antiesportiva.