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31penalty — n. (pl. ies) 1 a a punishment, esp. a fine, for a breach of law, contract, etc. b a fine paid. 2 a disadvantage, loss, etc., esp. as a result of one s own actions (paid the penalty for his carelessness). 3 a a disadvantage imposed on a competitor …
32pay — I. verb (paid; also in sense 7 payed; paying) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French paier, from Latin pacare to pacify, from pac , pax peace Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. a. to make due return to for services rendered or property… …
33Pay or play contract — A pay or play clause (or guaranteed contract) in an entertainment contract means that the person who is being hired (typically an actor) is guaranteed payment regardless of whether he or she actually works. For example, if a natural disaster… …
34pay — 1. verb 1) I want to pay him for his work Syn: reward, reimburse, recompense, give payment to, remunerate 2) Tom must pay a few more dollars Syn: spend, expend, pay out, dish out, disburse; informal lay out …
35pay — 1. verb 1) I must pay him for his work Syn: reward, reimburse, recompense, remunerate 2) I paid £7 for a ticket Syn: spend, pay out; informal lay out, shell out, fork out, cough up; …
36pay the piper — phrasal 1. : to bear the cost of something artists will be chosen … supported by the state … the people will pay the piper and call the tune Clive Bell 2. : to suffer the consequences of or penalty for an act * * * pay the piper see under ↑pipe1… …
37pay the piper — verb a) To pay expenses for something, and thus be in a position to be in control (i.e. to be able to call the tune). Those that pay the piper must command the tune. b) To pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially… …
38pay one's dues — phrasal 1. : to experience life s hardships : earn a right or position through experience, suffering, or hard work 2. : to suffer the consequences of or penalty for an act * * * pay one s dues (informal) To work hard and suffer hardship before… …
39penalty clauses — clauses that impose a liability more extensive than general damages. They are contrary to public policy and accordingly unenforceable. However, the courts will allow parties to agree the amount of damages in advance by way of what is called a… …
40penalty clause — penalty .clause n the part of a contract which says what someone will have to pay or do if they do not obey the agreement, for example if they do not complete work on time …
