Penalty' is a broad term that can refer to a variety of punishments or consequences for an action. OSTRACISM (9 letters) is the practice of excluding someone from a group or society. DISADVANTAGE (12 letters) is an unfavorable condition or circumstance. SENTENCE (8 letters) is a judicial PUNISHMENT imposed by a court. CHASTISEMENT (12 letters) is a severe reprimand or PUNISHMENT. GALLEYS (7 letters) were ancient ships used as a form of PUNISHMENT for criminals. AMERCEMENT (10 letters) is a FINE imposed by a court. MULCT (5 letters) is a FINE or penalty imposed for an offense. FORFEIT (7 letters) is something lost or surrendered as a penalty for a crime or breach of contract. DISCIPLINE (10 letters) is a system of rules and punishments used to control behavior. DAMAGES (7 letters) are a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. PRICE (5 letters) is the amount of money asked for or given in exchange for goods or services. FEE (3 letters) is a fixed charge for a service. COST (4 letters) is the amount of money needed to pay for something. FINE (4 letters) is a sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense. FLAG (4 letters) is a sign or symbol used to indicate a warning or prohibition. PUNISHMENT (10 letters) is the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.