Reportedly given a punishment for discovery (4)

I believe the answer is:

find

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'for discovery' is the definition.
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I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for find that I've seen before include "Acquisition" , "Discover by chance" , "Realise" , "Come across" , "Discovery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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