Criminal Fine
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl faɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A monetary penalty imposed by a court as punishment for a criminal offense.
The defendant was ordered to pay a criminal fine for the theft.
Forms
- criminal fine
- criminal fines
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Commentary
Criminal fines are distinct from civil fines and typically require court adjudication following a criminal conviction.
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