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penalty area

pen·al·ty ar·e·a (plural pen·al·ty ar·e·as)


noun 
Definition:
 
area in front of soccer goal: a rectangular area in front of a soccer goal within which the goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball. A foul by the defending team within this area may result in a free shot at the goal awarded to the opposing side.

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