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penalty kick

pen·al·ty kick (plural pen·al·ty kicks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. free kick at goal: in soccer, a free kick from the penalty spot at the opposing team's goal, which is defended only by its goalkeeper. It is awarded for some types of fouls within the penalty area.

2. kick awarded after foul: in rugby, a kick worth three points that can be aimed at the goal after a serious foul by a member of the opposing side

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