noun as in strong fondness

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penalty, disqualification, rejection

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Example Sentences

Example: Penalties were never his concern; his only aim was to win the competition.

Definition:A punishment or a fine imposed for a violation of the rules.

From penalty

Example:The penalty for a technical violation is usually a disqualification from the competition.

Definition:The act of depriving a person or team of the right or opportunity to compete or participate, often due to violation of rules.

From disqualification

Example:The rejection of hundreds of applications for the literary prize was a tough job.

Definition:The act or process of rejecting or the condition of being rejected; refusal.

From rejection