severe penalties

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Harsh or strict punishments, such as heavy fines, imprisonment, or legal sanctions, imposed for breaking laws, regulations, or official standards.; Strict disciplinary actions or losses of points/status imposed for violating the rules of a game, sport, or specific organizational protocol.

💬 Examples

  1. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in severe penalties and reputational damage for banking entities.

  2. The player faced severe penalties for his unsportsmanlike conduct during the match.