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Punishment incurred for a violation of a rule (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

penalty

(Other definitions for penalty that I've seen before include "Punishment eg for foul" , "Spot kick" , "Punishment for error (in game)" , "Perhaps fine" , "Disadvantage imposed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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