The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
To estimate betting odds.
To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
To place at disadvantage.
A disadvantageous consequence of a previous event.
A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.
A legal sentence.
A punishment for violating rules of procedure.
A direct free kick from the penalty spot, taken after a defensive foul in the penalty box; a penalty kick.
A payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.