/tə mɛt aʊt ˈpɛnəlti/ – Phrase
Definition: xác định mức độ phạt, xác định số tiền phạt, xác định hình phạt.
A more thorough explanation: “To mete out penalty” means to impose or administer a punishment or penalty in accordance with the law or rules.
Example: The judge decided to mete out a penalty of community service to the defendant for their misdemeanor offense.