major penalty

noun

: a 5-minute suspension of a player in ice hockey or lacrosse

Examples of major penalty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Getting around the cap Last month, NBA owner Steve Ballmer and the Clippers were hit with major penalties, including a $30 million fine, following an investigation into endorsement arrangements involving two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

The series issued several major penalties and suspensions to both Chad Bryant and Steve Civatarese, suspending both indefinitely from NASCAR events — as well as the 2027 event at Martinsville. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

McNabb received a major penalty for interference and a game misconduct at the 9-minute mark of the first period. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 14 May 2026

After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above