Didn't prevent Bale getting punished in final (7)
I believe the answer is:
enabled
'didn't prevent' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'bale getting punished in final' is the wordplay.
'getting punished' indicates an anagram.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'final' becomes 'end' (synonyms).
'bale' anagrammed gives 'able'.
'able' placed within 'end' is 'ENABLED'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for enabled that I've seen before include "Permitted" , "Facilitated or empowered" , "Made something possible" , "Qualified" , "Be laden (anag.)" .)