Penalty

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003693",
  "term": "Penalty",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A punishment or sanction imposed on an individual or entity for committing a crime, a civil wrong, or a breach of contract. Penalties serve to deter misconduct and punish wrongdoing, ranging from monetary fines in civil cases to imprisonment in criminal matters. The specific penalty for a statutory offense is prescribed by the relevant law, while in contract law, it is determined by the terms of the agreement, subject to legal limits on enforceability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/penalty/"
}