The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence
the act of punishing.
the fact of being punished, as for an offense or fault.
a penalty inflicted for an offense, fault, etc.
severe handling or treatment.
A deprivation of life, liberty, property or right inflicted upon a person by judgment of the court, for some criminal offense committed by the person, e.g., fine, imprisonment, exaction.