A punishment for violating rules of procedure.
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 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.
A disadvantageous consequence of a previous event.
A procedure mandated by national or subnational governments in many countries, in which a vehicle is inspected to ensure that it conforms to regulations governing safety, emissions, or both. Inspection can be required at various times, e.g., periodically or on transfer of title to a vehicle.