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Explanation of penalty (noun)
form: penalties

the consequences that follow the transgression of natural or divine law



   
Explanation of demerit (noun)
a mark for failure or bad conduct



   
Explanation of hiatus (noun)
forms: hiatuses, hiatus

a break or vacancy where something necessary to supply the connection is wanting



   
Explanation of ordnance (noun)
a general name for all kinds of weapons and their appliances used in war



   
Explanation of papyrus (noun)
forms plurals: papyri, papyruses

the writing-paper of the ancient Egyptians and later of the Romans



   
Explanation of inquisition (noun)
form: inquisitions

a court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics



   
Explanation of concord (noun)
form: concords

harmony



   
Explanation of referee (noun)
form: referees

an umpire



   
Explanation of antagonism (noun)
form: antagonisms

mutual opposition or resistance of counteracting forces, principles or persons



   
Explanation of perquisite (noun)
any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages



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