penalty double

noun

, Bridge.

1. business double.

Word History and Origins

Origin of penalty double¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Bell said he thought the 10-game penalty — double the ban for what some high-and-tight pitches draw — was a message.

From New York Times

The Germany central defender accepted that the red card/penalty double whammy had disfigured the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie, which Bayern had led 5-1 after the first-leg.

From The Guardian

Do not make a revealing penalty double against a top declarer unless you anticipate at least down two.

From New York Times

For example, in the diagramed deal from the penultimate session of the Life Master Pairs, when North competed with three hearts, Grossack made a penalty double.

From New York Times

After passing, North, Colchamiro’s ex-wife, Janet, balanced with a takeout double, which South passed, converting it into a penalty double.

From New York Times